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 303268 Details
Epoch: 14 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 303294 epoch_slot_no: 894 block_no: 303252 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1389 time: 2017-12-03 02:42:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x94086a53748a7ab292cf5f2c2ab61231baa8fbd900319f23d98b351c3723d485Block Operator
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