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 314069 Details
Epoch: 14 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 314095 epoch_slot_no: 11695 block_no: 314053 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1029 time: 2017-12-05 14:43:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7d2d190f8eee6b8ad08a27de9f3fc626f2173eb2ea5f1e06ca0c6ed3da651d1dBlock Operator
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