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 318489 Details
Epoch: 14 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 318515 epoch_slot_no: 16115 block_no: 318473 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4067 time: 2017-12-06 15:16:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8af3dae84f97fab549044dc6017dd65e6466e0df4d632820f60dc67919554da6Block Operator
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