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 300209 Details
Epoch: 13 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 300236 epoch_slot_no: 19436 block_no: 300194 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1507 time: 2017-12-02 09:43:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe141e4a1112b627c6546eaf3635976b74466617af1ad4e8aa8baa0b13320662aBlock Operator
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