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 298679 Details
Epoch: 13 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 298706 epoch_slot_no: 17906 block_no: 298664 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1386 time: 2017-12-02 01:13:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x635f98a5976ebb90719d408316a17c930b505729018d94749a800e596d660aa1Block Operator
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