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 316648 Details
Epoch: 14 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 316674 epoch_slot_no: 14274 block_no: 316632 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 994 time: 2017-12-06 05:02:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe161767014a7f3a4d1cc1b758d3db72cc467e5346365b7922e2b458f2118f4f5Block Operator
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