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 299464 Details
Epoch: 13 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 299491 epoch_slot_no: 18691 block_no: 299449 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1025 time: 2017-12-02 05:35:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x423bd571ea542e133b950da87030c12c4bf56d005a9c5d50e7dbbde070ef5ee3Block Operator
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