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 299129 Details
Epoch: 13 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 299156 epoch_slot_no: 18356 block_no: 299114 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1025 time: 2017-12-02 03:43:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa0630cf15f9f17a1c08f6f70c32a3e039e89522483ea62774a692a2281a9cfbfBlock Operator
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