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 316035 Details
Epoch: 14 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 316061 epoch_slot_no: 13661 block_no: 316019 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1351 time: 2017-12-06 01:38:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7d6b400f41be18049f093855bf5653696091536e23ac390e390691b6401c6c6cBlock Operator
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