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 317225 Details
Epoch: 14 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 317251 epoch_slot_no: 14851 block_no: 317209 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 994 time: 2017-12-06 08:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe013c9b09e06891f089a230e282b91edbbba02801620884c006c9c71524b9a6eBlock Operator
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