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 307755 Details
Epoch: 14 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 307781 epoch_slot_no: 5381 block_no: 307739 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1355 time: 2017-12-04 03:38:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdb8fc7ea3c79262cd5db2c1ef7c976ebcea755e6aa51ee35bb2e2eecae63f6c3Block Operator
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