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 314231 Details
Epoch: 14 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 314257 epoch_slot_no: 11857 block_no: 314215 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1025 time: 2017-12-05 15:37:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5bdb5e909011b9355b868d55e0c821a37b62838930963e88d4774d5fb17d08f4Block Operator
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