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 314241 Details
Epoch: 14 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 314267 epoch_slot_no: 11867 block_no: 314225 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1021 time: 2017-12-05 15:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xec699e8916770e9e29dcc764fc2f93fddbfb21dd657ec51177a226c1046627c1Block Operator
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