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 316105 Details
Epoch: 14 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 316131 epoch_slot_no: 13731 block_no: 316089 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 990 time: 2017-12-06 02:01:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5065f70e60bb2e4422df6954d4205068d9c082056ed517bcde51e80c91c9cbccBlock Operator
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