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 315536 Details
Epoch: 14 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 315562 epoch_slot_no: 13162 block_no: 315520 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1343 time: 2017-12-05 22:52:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x73593654e61cb4076f44a499c7c7b7e247ec91f671e09048b74f56ac53fd35acBlock Operator
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