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 316273 Details
Epoch: 14 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 316299 epoch_slot_no: 13899 block_no: 316257 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 990 time: 2017-12-06 02:57:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5620d16027e8714d47c98e356dc2fa3e3b866c1c2241cd974580e0303b2e79eaBlock Operator
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