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 298137 Details
Epoch: 13 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 298164 epoch_slot_no: 17364 block_no: 298122 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1382 time: 2017-12-01 22:12:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x437f636de23f35d7132d77b8b0c415fd06e6b7a521fa377ea2bd2453a907d861Block Operator
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