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 305595 Details
Epoch: 14 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 305621 epoch_slot_no: 3221 block_no: 305579 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2111 time: 2017-12-03 15:38:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xce112ad3e97433b9110ec99b2309a1953a37e6162243e6fdbbc2a97828fc1982Block Operator
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