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 302956 Details
Epoch: 14 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 302982 epoch_slot_no: 582 block_no: 302940 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1028 time: 2017-12-03 00:58:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe89bfbcb8942350eae2695030d55f85af0b682b34b905726745482e441953b8eBlock Operator
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