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 318107 Details
Epoch: 14 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 318133 epoch_slot_no: 15733 block_no: 318091 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 990 time: 2017-12-06 13:09:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1843a9e262b776134b7890b8c187a3da33e8731bdb1f5b467d97f4960a65e5d2Block Operator
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