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 305988 Details
Epoch: 14 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 306014 epoch_slot_no: 3614 block_no: 305972 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1389 time: 2017-12-03 17:49:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xff1f6260709d597689ce9c9addebe2a841a8ef14ffdc321b4a15997eb8e5311cBlock Operator
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