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 31896 Details
Epoch: 1 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 31909 epoch_slot_no: 10309 block_no: 31893 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 909 time: 2017-10-01 07:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb75e28b4dee4c8136790ee30c3b8f7bddfc4c54b9929a5cf5d0eff4d005ebb74Block Operator
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