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 317994 Details
Epoch: 14 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 318020 epoch_slot_no: 15620 block_no: 317978 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 994 time: 2017-12-06 12:31:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x64b8eca670d88dad467c49a10ef8bc21963261197c146cd81ac2f295d9320c52Block Operator
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