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 299830 Details
Epoch: 13 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 299857 epoch_slot_no: 19057 block_no: 299815 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1380 time: 2017-12-02 07:37:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x796078ba485df870dc6bcb8977a7d3db2f0096e3fa60e6c55285d6cfc4d87e81Block Operator
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