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 318558 Details
Epoch: 14 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 318584 epoch_slot_no: 16184 block_no: 318542 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1708 time: 2017-12-06 15:39:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x35fd4a15d6ddcea18e5bc59e6428618c83a063db568466e42637ae54cadb535dBlock Operator
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