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 305490 Details
Epoch: 14 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 305516 epoch_slot_no: 3116 block_no: 305474 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1028 time: 2017-12-03 15:03:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x358cc11b81e6dc6ebbc1c2e3365a861f4f5fb4f7ae996f31b109266787e420acBlock Operator
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