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 315306 Details
Epoch: 14 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 315332 epoch_slot_no: 12932 block_no: 315290 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1029 time: 2017-12-05 21:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x46ebf758cf88b547fa73f9ccb3023ce0d26cda4012f374b3e6c1fb5608b81e63Block Operator
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