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 319067 Details
Epoch: 14 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 319093 epoch_slot_no: 16693 block_no: 319051 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 994 time: 2017-12-06 18:29:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x259b4baaff0f322e504bb8e0a5b3ea8cef14fba69b57ab37069f080454db27a5Block Operator
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