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 317099 Details
Epoch: 14 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 317125 epoch_slot_no: 14725 block_no: 317083 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1351 time: 2017-12-06 07:33:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x506b7588d72cf5320c8f206e0346e0cb14623af6764102ad37d4a29777254ec9Block Operator
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