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 315582 Details
Epoch: 14 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 315608 epoch_slot_no: 13208 block_no: 315566 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 990 time: 2017-12-05 23:07:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbe6e2a651cb0d67ff25f1a44f54d40d1bf9847590db65c8ac1e51650b85b0c21Block Operator
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