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 309702 Details
Epoch: 14 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 309728 epoch_slot_no: 7328 block_no: 309686 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1351 time: 2017-12-04 14:27:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdb8d50b18ab5fccd059966d58be614bcdca281ed7b00b0f66a822205065a2bb4Block Operator
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