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 299378 Details
Epoch: 13 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 299405 epoch_slot_no: 18605 block_no: 299363 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2646 time: 2017-12-02 05:06:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x08be15c3985dcbd0ee56d3daebd22ea14c99dd361049f69ca62e196bdd1b9cd8Block Operator
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