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 304352 Details
Epoch: 14 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 304378 epoch_slot_no: 1978 block_no: 304336 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1032 time: 2017-12-03 08:44:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x12b6fa20512b169e71a638e494fcf3b864d800b6010322cff5a54613718a4ff6Block Operator
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