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 299527 Details
Epoch: 13 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 299554 epoch_slot_no: 18754 block_no: 299512 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1662 time: 2017-12-02 05:56:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9533167170a47ee85b3ec3d1f3ebe1fcc15958c24ed82839ce580700b3b71085Block Operator
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