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 297483 Details
Epoch: 13 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 297510 epoch_slot_no: 16710 block_no: 297468 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1347 time: 2017-12-01 18:34:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8d1daa9a14afe79f65b3a6001f4fbd981af76e0e616a9b5abe3f14d27a7f1175Block Operator
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