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 230299 Details
Epoch: 10 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 230319 epoch_slot_no: 14319 block_no: 230287 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 994 time: 2017-11-16 05:17:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x04017c096ee26e00fc124c2cfb9cb5cb6cd1d39146906c1f46d13613f05cf960Block Operator
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