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 31581 Details
Epoch: 1 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 31594 epoch_slot_no: 9994 block_no: 31578 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1019 time: 2017-10-01 05:16:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4ec52d2f6d1d99317a7fc90c9b6ae722994390d74f3b713014b1f5267f55a5faBlock Operator
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