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 314995 Details
Epoch: 14 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 315021 epoch_slot_no: 12621 block_no: 314979 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1378 time: 2017-12-05 19:51:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7ef27b0de407a4ef27a518def0d1b892004821ddcf9b92b06cb53767e92e1438Block Operator
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