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 314976 Details
Epoch: 14 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 315002 epoch_slot_no: 12602 block_no: 314960 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1928 time: 2017-12-05 19:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x08993630f77cea4ae2fc2b9f2491a344ac2a5fb57461bb6ddbb46132042e1132Block Operator
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