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 313375 Details
Epoch: 14 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 313401 epoch_slot_no: 11001 block_no: 313359 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2096 time: 2017-12-05 10:51:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x01db543b891b82eb609d4adae4a305f7a956cf8b0aa1ea3681c024a38fb38213Block Operator
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