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 31062 Details
Epoch: 1 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 31075 epoch_slot_no: 9475 block_no: 31059 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 909 time: 2017-10-01 02:23:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdbe394ab7fb5dc12e433cd625a7b1731d7ae16a7dda0e019bf484e62499c611eBlock Operator
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