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 318677 Details
Epoch: 14 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 318703 epoch_slot_no: 16303 block_no: 318661 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 994 time: 2017-12-06 16:19:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x53c1bd1dc24da053eeaf746e0890c349fd1b38227397e78a8268cdd4a445d8bdBlock Operator
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