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 303715 Details
Epoch: 14 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 303741 epoch_slot_no: 1341 block_no: 303699 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1032 time: 2017-12-03 05:11:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf2b166fd6489c422bc9c3ae0d316668c1bb21ea54ceb25f56c22f7eb78dfed08Block Operator
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