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 313963 Details
Epoch: 14 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 313989 epoch_slot_no: 11589 block_no: 313947 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1025 time: 2017-12-05 14:07:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x76f39506da226e5b1190549af6109c6b5986e93c949e0b2e7ac78dfcb720a1c2Block Operator
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