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 312480 Details
Epoch: 14 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 312506 epoch_slot_no: 10106 block_no: 312464 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1739 time: 2017-12-05 05:53:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd825b8e3a315881a91f74b2d9d9743403cffcc3fb29eccb37235f821fc7c0cc5Block Operator
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