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 312959 Details
Epoch: 14 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 312985 epoch_slot_no: 10585 block_no: 312943 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1025 time: 2017-12-05 08:33:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2e39d740244ece69fbdb9e2d60508b9f8f56df59dac773c5ac1898f6bc2ad305Block Operator
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