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 299340 Details
Epoch: 13 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 299367 epoch_slot_no: 18567 block_no: 299325 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1382 time: 2017-12-02 04:53:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2838ab5c31a4da0d906b2531ba775383d6c4bab8e3db77b4b053aad09e4b0521Block Operator
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