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 318578 Details
Epoch: 14 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 318604 epoch_slot_no: 16204 block_no: 318562 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4234 time: 2017-12-06 15:46:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x70f1ee93f328ad44d3ed838e73504b81ecafb9eeecf36e3639b23618dfc3e8e8Block Operator
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