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 316876 Details
Epoch: 14 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 316902 epoch_slot_no: 14502 block_no: 316860 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1351 time: 2017-12-06 06:18:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9dbcb7041b034ce36c5ac5cb99ac60da22aa8b3c9d100f795d2983c5b491dc1dBlock Operator
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