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 298158 Details
Epoch: 13 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 298185 epoch_slot_no: 17385 block_no: 298143 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1386 time: 2017-12-01 22:19:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xabeadaf2ca129d5fbeaea58ad6526660fe6d9bc3d93272cc17ff7e7853e15c0aBlock Operator
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