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 318201 Details
Epoch: 14 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 318227 epoch_slot_no: 15827 block_no: 318185 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1350 time: 2017-12-06 13:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x349d2c23086aec6262491b1ea688337a046f19ec800ced09d822aeb5c097e8c1Block Operator
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