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 314239 Details
Epoch: 14 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 314265 epoch_slot_no: 11865 block_no: 314223 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2814 time: 2017-12-05 15:39:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd6884098903bd4f2cfca3f5d6b8ee12f22935e0b4d932c32ddb1ad6bbf418988Block Operator
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