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 328610 Details
Epoch: 15 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 328638 epoch_slot_no: 4638 block_no: 328593 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1343 time: 2017-12-08 23:30:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf326f82ace495252597a6484081a64cdfd3aaff129a4b6e775a079f80b49c5beBlock Operator
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