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 314371 Details
Epoch: 14 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 314397 epoch_slot_no: 11997 block_no: 314355 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1563 time: 2017-12-05 16:23:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9f7ae9966776efe8d9e452fe3108e100b1e69269530ee2000d40a40f5df1eab6Block Operator
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