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 311983 Details
Epoch: 14 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 312009 epoch_slot_no: 9609 block_no: 311967 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1390 time: 2017-12-05 03:07:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe8b1265703846d0b0fc60bb7423e3284b80500f5b32b50e6397ebb7a18f8929dBlock Operator
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