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 302805 Details
Epoch: 14 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 302831 epoch_slot_no: 431 block_no: 302789 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1028 time: 2017-12-03 00:08:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xab80733c9ae0e763b96bbac5b466fb5e4328d0ce1d020102d04de95e25e176d1Block Operator
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