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 317329 Details
Epoch: 14 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 317355 epoch_slot_no: 14955 block_no: 317313 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1708 time: 2017-12-06 08:49:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcf46b85e24d14624a8caf984d63606b2f35e8736be7ca8cf262776ca6c679c8dBlock Operator
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