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 300790 Details
Epoch: 13 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 300817 epoch_slot_no: 20017 block_no: 300775 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1018 time: 2017-12-02 12:57:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdf004e792673a5b653687566ba27f48f37abf880a0cc8d4845e08b614a04aa89Block Operator
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