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 296144 Details
Epoch: 13 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 296171 epoch_slot_no: 15371 block_no: 296129 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1355 time: 2017-12-01 11:08:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3c17296ad998edcbdc88a306d0855c483ac9b848bcf2918b39f241aa3350ee65Block Operator
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