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 302347 Details
Epoch: 13 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 302374 epoch_slot_no: 21574 block_no: 302332 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1486 time: 2017-12-02 21:36:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2c5b20ef23d017de49d21ccc7e2794f59108f9de9c929a478e53a64b4eaf7ba3Block Operator
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