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 301672 Details
Epoch: 13 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 301699 epoch_slot_no: 20899 block_no: 301657 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1666 time: 2017-12-02 17:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x624d3008837315369201eb286d32c9af97d2dee5e44e4688c754cfc55aa9ca1dBlock Operator
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