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 310893 Details
Epoch: 14 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 310919 epoch_slot_no: 8519 block_no: 310877 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 986 time: 2017-12-04 21:04:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x62298a03884ceda1ce3aa03551e1ed09d65a5f2ae0fcb3d2e50a9c2fc7a33283Block Operator
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