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 314166 Details
Epoch: 14 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 314192 epoch_slot_no: 11792 block_no: 314150 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2648 time: 2017-12-05 15:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeb7f9213012a9d7a4e593863f2b7dc166bfb2d6153cce864ed780fbd85a12091Block Operator
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