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 314350 Details
Epoch: 14 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 314376 epoch_slot_no: 11976 block_no: 314334 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1025 time: 2017-12-05 16:16:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeb698e792ced410a53844031ade047859a3be7435cadc6b67ff6e7ab78f414c0Block Operator
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