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 312556 Details
Epoch: 14 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 312582 epoch_slot_no: 10182 block_no: 312540 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1029 time: 2017-12-05 06:18:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7cf812874219c17f411fa1484d2c886d56cf31624ca5aa5c9908cf9af7a8d0c5Block Operator
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