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 307758 Details
Epoch: 14 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 307784 epoch_slot_no: 5384 block_no: 307742 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1171 time: 2017-12-04 03:39:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5100ede839fc75557aa6659d789221b4db93cc7fb1a5428acd52e5e94b930ba3Block Operator
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