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 308743 Details
Epoch: 14 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 308769 epoch_slot_no: 6369 block_no: 308727 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1525 time: 2017-12-04 09:07:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8b3736ddbea4a3eff2e881d44388d80d4b2da03e6590fe688cf1abba0462d3bcBlock Operator
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