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 307221 Details
Epoch: 14 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 307247 epoch_slot_no: 4847 block_no: 307205 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 994 time: 2017-12-04 00:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc7e16ad5d5d861007bd6fcb30cce10ef558cae429295c0b509ac7d3b07b4be10Block Operator
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