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 318696 Details
Epoch: 14 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 318722 epoch_slot_no: 16322 block_no: 318680 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1530 time: 2017-12-06 16:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5d40dcb32fcbdbaa8218ce6f7c0db063b6de15d1599b67c9b4c8edfc45e3fefcBlock Operator
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