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 316056 Details
Epoch: 14 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 316082 epoch_slot_no: 13682 block_no: 316040 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1712 time: 2017-12-06 01:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x17c3dbe94029fbae49a858e674a7e6ef752d5bd35275ab0f70390f7ed80f6636Block Operator
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