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 315221 Details
Epoch: 14 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 315247 epoch_slot_no: 12847 block_no: 315205 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1567 time: 2017-12-05 21:07:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x27bb3d7f750533bb4ba588a1af55b6206d7f4b447cf46843a2c3d0741339aa70Block Operator
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