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 328739 Details
Epoch: 15 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 328767 epoch_slot_no: 4767 block_no: 328722 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3505 time: 2017-12-09 00:13:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa443cd04f112d4cdf2b3912fd7dc2f55f6a7094990070f70e8f9003309183c8aBlock Operator
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