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 314272 Details
Epoch: 14 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 314298 epoch_slot_no: 11898 block_no: 314256 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1386 time: 2017-12-05 15:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc484e9eeeb710a2572f214f37c4e114656f9a1c03b97c13efa1554f7bf233268Block Operator
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