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 295170 Details
Epoch: 13 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 295197 epoch_slot_no: 14397 block_no: 295155 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4614 time: 2017-12-01 05:43:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x523719bf7ee69fb152cd863a3c3162bb00cc1b54788546b495a3994b94ac7e15Block Operator
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