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 311091 Details
Epoch: 14 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 311117 epoch_slot_no: 8717 block_no: 311075 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3370 time: 2017-12-04 22:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3b5d835b2068043c36b3b78c89a865ad9254fcb63289672755f822fd1991b3d9Block Operator
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