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 308711 Details
Epoch: 14 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 308737 epoch_slot_no: 6337 block_no: 308695 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 994 time: 2017-12-04 08:57:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd85e0858ebaa579c7b7d452ee53bb82c95b4bb7c7bbfb5b21b99fd1ab691551bBlock Operator
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