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 298673 Details
Epoch: 13 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 298700 epoch_slot_no: 17900 block_no: 298658 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1387 time: 2017-12-02 01:11:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2b619ee7d1bce15a36f95bea2d1f7173863f2b4368245dd689363e616ce651a2Block Operator
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