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 312979 Details
Epoch: 14 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 313005 epoch_slot_no: 10605 block_no: 312963 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2814 time: 2017-12-05 08:39:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9aa728d5c8654c3a72604c37c64b4e266dc254c5880b6462c79306508dadb9f0Block Operator
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