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 315580 Details
Epoch: 14 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 315606 epoch_slot_no: 13206 block_no: 315564 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 994 time: 2017-12-05 23:06:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x29bac63533f086aea30ad813387cac24daff741c8e3c2b2ad86c27cf161dd76fBlock Operator
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