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 317836 Details
Epoch: 14 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 317862 epoch_slot_no: 15462 block_no: 317820 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 994 time: 2017-12-06 11:38:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x628f2a113cf2634263242395316a1a5d67c149b49e1fbd6fa03db1d4b1830a89Block Operator
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