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 306887 Details
Epoch: 14 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 306913 epoch_slot_no: 4513 block_no: 306871 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 990 time: 2017-12-03 22:49:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcbd2527d077e16c00134f6e48c9827f58ea7d99173612c009e6c6c12cd78f386Block Operator
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