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 311581 Details
Epoch: 14 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 311607 epoch_slot_no: 9207 block_no: 311565 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1386 time: 2017-12-05 00:53:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x82993cf8c62487d23f02e0b90617f264d012d0440e36b742d9f2835dee1cc410Block Operator
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