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 309992 Details
Epoch: 14 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 310018 epoch_slot_no: 7618 block_no: 309976 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1351 time: 2017-12-04 16:04:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa6818513a1a8741cedce106f080a28ee91acf9460c807fa8613b3199429a0eb0Block Operator
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