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 300588 Details
Epoch: 13 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 300615 epoch_slot_no: 19815 block_no: 300573 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1025 time: 2017-12-02 11:49:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2f274e59eaee42c710e1aa9c6d9dad9f86ef52a2fd8f0416c5edd52ce7eb7040Block Operator
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