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 311001 Details
Epoch: 14 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 311027 epoch_slot_no: 8627 block_no: 310985 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2431 time: 2017-12-04 21:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9b925895a96b005f261abfd382ff8fc6bd03a64d4ebc5b5addcaca5cf4e3ad59Block Operator
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