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 295497 Details
Epoch: 13 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 295524 epoch_slot_no: 14724 block_no: 295482 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3701 time: 2017-12-01 07:32:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6cade6f0866011e3f23eefaf7be5346873be8e628cf06ba3f4e10a74297ad112Block Operator
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