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 318710 Details
Epoch: 14 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 318736 epoch_slot_no: 16336 block_no: 318694 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 994 time: 2017-12-06 16:30:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5b010e1a32dc12ce59b7b37a56a3639eba66c18bbbe8f4810da38943de2826bcBlock Operator
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