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 316058 Details
Epoch: 14 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 316084 epoch_slot_no: 13684 block_no: 316042 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1351 time: 2017-12-06 01:46:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x689936d7ea422b0f179b2d4ed96aa38f077de3f3f2f139e0ef8dd93a238850f3Block Operator
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