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 318798 Details
Epoch: 14 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 318824 epoch_slot_no: 16424 block_no: 318782 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1713 time: 2017-12-06 16:59:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x11e9591a4add00797fdb762d4fc22bb89c3b8b494ee4c5c94442a6e0b9257db8Block Operator
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