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 299348 Details
Epoch: 13 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 299375 epoch_slot_no: 18575 block_no: 299333 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1561 time: 2017-12-02 04:56:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcd3768c3ebb8337460840a6a4d27f7d7dc550ae952efacd8f707ff907a4cbb13Block Operator
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