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 317695 Details
Epoch: 14 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 317721 epoch_slot_no: 15321 block_no: 317679 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1351 time: 2017-12-06 10:51:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3cc28c1d77649001fe05f53a2f463cdab888560dd3246a36b403ec9b142dc8f6Block Operator
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