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 214050 Details
Epoch: 9 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 214071 epoch_slot_no: 19671 block_no: 214039 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1029 time: 2017-11-12 11:01:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa132e7f3907c613475044929927656cc72f8bdbf0d75649cb403d5e0bf2b33b3Block Operator
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