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 305168 Details
Epoch: 14 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 305194 epoch_slot_no: 2794 block_no: 305152 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1028 time: 2017-12-03 13:16:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe48823989edd2b8abf335a0ee0b2b468cfe0539a462087063e68cf86d6782ce8Block Operator
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