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 310454 Details
Epoch: 14 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 310480 epoch_slot_no: 8080 block_no: 310438 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 990 time: 2017-12-04 18:38:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa6d51c851ed47301819ee423737356a6f7c7bef7949c56dcac7158042f75de15Block Operator
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