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 23304 Details
Epoch: 1 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 23314 epoch_slot_no: 1714 block_no: 23301 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2488 time: 2017-09-29 07:16:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x998e40e913acdbede9ea49b128d5f28530dde94e4586d44617c06b5b86a04807Block Operator
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