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 316463 Details
Epoch: 14 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 316489 epoch_slot_no: 14089 block_no: 316447 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1598 time: 2017-12-06 04:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa4c29052c017621d55ee99f60de4377633ec473be00e71ad973b562774e669a9Block Operator
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