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 296670 Details
Epoch: 13 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 296697 epoch_slot_no: 15897 block_no: 296655 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1355 time: 2017-12-01 14:03:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8c42e19c33e265320503de8962e0fc08d67c0c6d97ccdb604dc28b18670c244aBlock Operator
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