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 308299 Details
Epoch: 14 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 308325 epoch_slot_no: 5925 block_no: 308283 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1716 time: 2017-12-04 06:39:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbe312f0a4d07fd1b202c5e446752c5be335c1b152c83fdb7988d3687c9dfa6e5Block Operator
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