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 314848 Details
Epoch: 14 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 314874 epoch_slot_no: 12474 block_no: 314832 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1025 time: 2017-12-05 19:02:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xca195ec49c27afead3bb5106f4a4d06f183cf9d8f8d0c8f52270e734561d6d18Block Operator
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