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 317482 Details
Epoch: 14 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 317508 epoch_slot_no: 15108 block_no: 317466 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 994 time: 2017-12-06 09:40:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd85061efaef4219183cebf48a20e64d571f4353924b6bfc97c6f2a58a5bfe4e3Block Operator
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