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 304251 Details
Epoch: 14 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 304277 epoch_slot_no: 1877 block_no: 304235 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1389 time: 2017-12-03 08:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x95e4bedd55b231c87ead95b4372568f91b847b5909502d15c93680a2af206a14Block Operator
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