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 31060 Details
Epoch: 1 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 31073 epoch_slot_no: 9473 block_no: 31057 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 909 time: 2017-10-01 02:22:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcd7caeeebff128cf0cd752fa781a5026ecb6e49c8751c76a183b009394c95168Block Operator
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