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 31318 Details
Epoch: 1 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 31331 epoch_slot_no: 9731 block_no: 31315 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1152 time: 2017-10-01 03:48:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2205581ead39b7465f3ca1b4ef3f63af6f0234611d0c37f2704fd62b9d7fd6fcBlock Operator
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