A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 328585 Details
Epoch: 15 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 328613 epoch_slot_no: 4613 block_no: 328568 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1526 time: 2017-12-08 23:22:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xfa4732686db6874c105a2a6309d7870a5912010dd82a79d0db3eb11f256a21aeBlock Operator
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