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 295698 Details
Epoch: 13 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 295725 epoch_slot_no: 14925 block_no: 295683 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1347 time: 2017-12-01 08:39:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5b8a34034196cd44d08ff2bf6196f2807c7355bab756bb63347d6851e762a85bBlock Operator
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