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 310099 Details
Epoch: 14 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 310125 epoch_slot_no: 7725 block_no: 310083 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 6726 time: 2017-12-04 16:39:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x23b02c30688c665b397dd28b2c6d2bfb438b22c6f7b491e4e91fdc81f0778a7fBlock Operator
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