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 314527 Details
Epoch: 14 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 314553 epoch_slot_no: 12153 block_no: 314511 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1025 time: 2017-12-05 17:15:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa807ac22a9402b09c1960e14d50a0c89f0af9383a3600c4a8ca380426a4c5f1dBlock Operator
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