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 313634 Details
Epoch: 14 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 313660 epoch_slot_no: 11260 block_no: 313618 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1025 time: 2017-12-05 12:18:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xead2ca33d5bb153d82f3e9dfdbb5d5e405406fa352f20d1d761dddaa3c60a9c6Block Operator
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