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 289053 Details
Epoch: 13 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 289078 epoch_slot_no: 8278 block_no: 289038 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 990 time: 2017-11-29 19:44:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe9cebe2ef78e5a4d2396944463252a03bca44a3d7a16b6716af92e6303be2318Block Operator
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