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 297634 Details
Epoch: 13 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 297661 epoch_slot_no: 16861 block_no: 297619 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1351 time: 2017-12-01 19:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbce4b7c3af4368977ea7bf066aa9b76aad4b0859630c2fa4ff8008702c4f2a5bBlock Operator
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