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 316632 Details
Epoch: 14 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 316658 epoch_slot_no: 14258 block_no: 316616 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1708 time: 2017-12-06 04:57:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe9f80e6fedf35510b5bc47ae6575cbf8f8ce4d71ac05a1cd8194777cc8804c0bBlock Operator
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