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 297846 Details
Epoch: 13 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 297873 epoch_slot_no: 17073 block_no: 297831 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1347 time: 2017-12-01 20:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2870018a34bfb79bd126ce48a29d0e1b704e59a56b2a75c6e950f34e1018559cBlock Operator
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