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 309456 Details
Epoch: 14 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 309482 epoch_slot_no: 7082 block_no: 309440 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1351 time: 2017-12-04 13:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6680c9385f63e841b17e68a3495cb021e2a13457775df20675fdeb872ad9a6b1Block Operator
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