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 316655 Details
Epoch: 14 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 316681 epoch_slot_no: 14281 block_no: 316639 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1351 time: 2017-12-06 05:05:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x31b75a76f923194d4f58114d83f3f770355c52c0c233cbd4c204a5373b086da5Block Operator
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