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 314236 Details
Epoch: 14 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 314262 epoch_slot_no: 11862 block_no: 314220 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1025 time: 2017-12-05 15:38:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x08c7630b00532160ff1e1cafabf0ebbc1b0a4d4edd37d1f9d9e0c8bcedc877cdBlock Operator
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