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 301487 Details
Epoch: 13 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 301514 epoch_slot_no: 20714 block_no: 301472 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1387 time: 2017-12-02 16:49:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3b535df2b1c2e5b6771176120d03f7a51f0235b4a6ac5b3b605a61312b05f86bBlock Operator
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