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 310151 Details
Epoch: 14 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 310177 epoch_slot_no: 7777 block_no: 310135 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3136 time: 2017-12-04 16:57:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0c42e52395ed5f47b3d5ed27a41a4b1997d4fa5b595a1dbdd52940b036c1460dBlock Operator
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