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 303935 Details
Epoch: 14 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 303961 epoch_slot_no: 1561 block_no: 303919 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1032 time: 2017-12-03 06:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xce4836930f6f1985f9dc116ea910a35ce5add511a6c8c0a7accf24d2f1dafdc3Block Operator
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