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 313401 Details
Epoch: 14 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 313427 epoch_slot_no: 11027 block_no: 313385 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1204 time: 2017-12-05 11:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6802b872e99448649243397c8cdba1d2257519618ae8078a30d2a0dba3cf0d0aBlock Operator
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