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 311996 Details
Epoch: 14 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 312022 epoch_slot_no: 9622 block_no: 311980 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2814 time: 2017-12-05 03:12:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeae6382d33877649de519c1808aba7cb790ffe5980a6775e49840f90917a4ceaBlock Operator
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