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 114723 Details
Epoch: 5 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 114747 epoch_slot_no: 6747 block_no: 114716 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1350 time: 2017-10-20 11:13:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x05bc1fd3366f4e08acd2dccc5c0e6dcbe310290fe09434dc5406d8532acdc2e7Block Operator
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