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 310379 Details
Epoch: 14 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 310405 epoch_slot_no: 8005 block_no: 310363 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 990 time: 2017-12-04 18:13:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8054daeac140f983eb4770f7ec75af835e662f6dd220f181661b13f1fa6ae1b9Block Operator
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