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 288086 Details
Epoch: 13 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 288111 epoch_slot_no: 7311 block_no: 288071 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 990 time: 2017-11-29 14:21:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe6918f7f56410f6e76419b699091cc1ab34ee207d29ea857e12bbfb724df8b14Block Operator
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