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 297837 Details
Epoch: 13 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 297864 epoch_slot_no: 17064 block_no: 297822 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 990 time: 2017-12-01 20:32:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xac6684dd4cdccd71cf44f9ad56d917d8b94425fc31ce97c78b4fd5fcf38013b0Block Operator
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