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 313966 Details
Epoch: 14 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 313992 epoch_slot_no: 11592 block_no: 313950 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1382 time: 2017-12-05 14:08:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf37d855ac987f96ef272b51e18ef0508c6f4aa9e6ec528a3bd37e5abcdfd3b95Block Operator
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