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 315579 Details
Epoch: 14 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 315605 epoch_slot_no: 13205 block_no: 315563 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1347 time: 2017-12-05 23:06:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x108257ffd58d982bdcc669273819d3fd40a28523159b2279698d19178e8d5e1dBlock Operator
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