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 316342 Details
Epoch: 14 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 316368 epoch_slot_no: 13968 block_no: 316326 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2603 time: 2017-12-06 03:20:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x26bba6401db26f8d172dd11ff83258bbe2427547e72b5f956422cb2356c25461Block Operator
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