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 298490 Details
Epoch: 13 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 298517 epoch_slot_no: 17717 block_no: 298475 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1029 time: 2017-12-02 00:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc73b50c457754e8ec319915682aee59acc85938f05440b7c09b882e4bc55fa45Block Operator
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