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 312156 Details
Epoch: 14 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 312182 epoch_slot_no: 9782 block_no: 312140 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1922 time: 2017-12-05 04:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9ba68395f4634d6514ca08363726fc99b54957c22d21e25e74caf323f7543fffBlock Operator
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