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 313030 Details
Epoch: 14 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 313056 epoch_slot_no: 10656 block_no: 313014 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2469 time: 2017-12-05 08:56:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5897c7a9578a3ea1456669ce9f95cd2bd51ea627a5024c09f9beb6e6483a0983Block Operator
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