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 301229 Details
Epoch: 13 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 301256 epoch_slot_no: 20456 block_no: 301214 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1928 time: 2017-12-02 15:23:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x693d9e2f1f181116682a0617edde496b62a9fabe679c4d952d69f8f3f58282a8Block Operator
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