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 298428 Details
Epoch: 13 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 298455 epoch_slot_no: 17655 block_no: 298413 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1386 time: 2017-12-01 23:49:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa02118cd98a9a60f7fefb32768e88d16c043b1162b57b4b5b0817f864a8f56acBlock Operator
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