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 312002 Details
Epoch: 14 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 312028 epoch_slot_no: 9628 block_no: 311986 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1386 time: 2017-12-05 03:14:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd493fd25c969704eae388184e6c8f1b390be42da0b0fec8c7c02e2e3ddcf69a7Block Operator
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