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 311820 Details
Epoch: 14 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 311846 epoch_slot_no: 9446 block_no: 311804 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1382 time: 2017-12-05 02:13:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9f63cfc0b0197afc58cf9eb92e73321f751a3cb2444077c106195f8dd0390771Block Operator
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