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 319135 Details
Epoch: 14 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 319161 epoch_slot_no: 16761 block_no: 319119 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3501 time: 2017-12-06 18:51:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8d98660f404e6caa0cbaca38dbcb81e0b76b21213ca6a89806e3ad6680060ad0Block Operator
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