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 313506 Details
Epoch: 14 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 313532 epoch_slot_no: 11132 block_no: 313490 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2830 time: 2017-12-05 11:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbcc4c68e93ab4bb9f6f922a8e5d517ab50abb5eaba1d5eeff7dc41ce922ebfbfBlock Operator
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