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 309688 Details
Epoch: 14 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 309714 epoch_slot_no: 7314 block_no: 309672 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1414 time: 2017-12-04 14:22:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa7a31205cbc2aaf3d4fbb0e00ffdfcb4e9e2a11b8028a7e50b7e03caecdf34c6Block Operator
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