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 311070 Details
Epoch: 14 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 311096 epoch_slot_no: 8696 block_no: 311054 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1029 time: 2017-12-04 22:03:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4c735fc82c08a4368dce9d46cfbfca18da90206694dec5757b0b7388efe5059cBlock Operator
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