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 307078 Details
Epoch: 14 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 307104 epoch_slot_no: 4704 block_no: 307062 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1351 time: 2017-12-03 23:52:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdd505fa74e2a8f2aac2036c5146e5129043345bc122674f29bcd3254eca65aa3Block Operator
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