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 305647 Details
Epoch: 14 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 305673 epoch_slot_no: 3273 block_no: 305631 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1393 time: 2017-12-03 15:55:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x49eb01672fc1f5c551100d3cf23f2b8518f5b9df4ae0a5cf447526dbad2e14c5Block Operator
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