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 307255 Details
Epoch: 14 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 307281 epoch_slot_no: 4881 block_no: 307239 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1351 time: 2017-12-04 00:51:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x57c5db209ac52da633c15e63a7eb6e1150ffa474a4322ef528b27b0a08ded6dbBlock Operator
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