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 296517 Details
Epoch: 13 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 296544 epoch_slot_no: 15744 block_no: 296502 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1708 time: 2017-12-01 13:12:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x558bd24dcc17b892ec18642b64f144621b65d7da3e92bf0c07cbfb6cb3d06022Block Operator
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