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 301238 Details
Epoch: 13 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 301265 epoch_slot_no: 20465 block_no: 301223 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3919 time: 2017-12-02 15:26:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd88f58f4a047b9469317f0ad3d62bbc870f03069d2378d06919360041e99bd71Block Operator
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