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 313803 Details
Epoch: 14 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 313829 epoch_slot_no: 11429 block_no: 313787 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1025 time: 2017-12-05 13:14:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe2cb14554676d0ca741610365a6025a903ef2698b085dcc716d36b6e5e0a34fdBlock Operator
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