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 31599 Details
Epoch: 1 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 31612 epoch_slot_no: 10012 block_no: 31596 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 909 time: 2017-10-01 05:22:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9f8c1e2f952022660d8b2b8a2054ea679dbd434c7d7daa94b5f787213059b505Block Operator
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