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 299887 Details
Epoch: 13 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 299914 epoch_slot_no: 19114 block_no: 299872 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1029 time: 2017-12-02 07:56:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x38b5a9f0c4850c828dd4c35c8bb2d7071362e70b15a738469b14d87eac95a70cBlock Operator
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