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 302530 Details
Epoch: 14 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 302556 epoch_slot_no: 156 block_no: 302514 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1922 time: 2017-12-02 22:36:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb2d248f6b5cfefe5b58edf53b270e06fdab205b16474155b88abc5c122ca4a5eBlock Operator
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