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 310345 Details
Epoch: 14 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 310371 epoch_slot_no: 7971 block_no: 310329 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 990 time: 2017-12-04 18:01:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x151d1d14acf87fa0e37ba3b8d0db79c1b8d09ac3a8dc72c14194b9b02149c73dBlock Operator
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