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 316657 Details
Epoch: 14 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 316683 epoch_slot_no: 14283 block_no: 316641 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1351 time: 2017-12-06 05:05:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa7544727d3d8f86f36c0da4a3bdd437ab1a83776a9b8e83bc80ad9d28803a41cBlock Operator
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