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 308589 Details
Epoch: 14 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 308615 epoch_slot_no: 6215 block_no: 308573 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1351 time: 2017-12-04 08:16:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcea0a153b9c8bb33216bf463543e66e04aae9b7c3c5baa98cd3a9b8d09b55e2aBlock Operator
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