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 296491 Details
Epoch: 13 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 296518 epoch_slot_no: 15718 block_no: 296476 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2426 time: 2017-12-01 13:04:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd35a762ca6b990040ed1aa120c09d038efc82a1dee4b4f7f109aa2707700d64cBlock Operator
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