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 300146 Details
Epoch: 13 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 300173 epoch_slot_no: 19373 block_no: 300131 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1386 time: 2017-12-02 09:22:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4321ab8700748b04f79f4a39479efd28cd8ea7a2ecf5eb11e0203a3d571b4267Block Operator
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