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 316773 Details
Epoch: 14 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 316799 epoch_slot_no: 14399 block_no: 316757 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 990 time: 2017-12-06 05:44:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa92263f3fe7d23f0ec1e3627d9e6f2076223fa9f4682e2f52ad8cfdc0c7c91a7Block Operator
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