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 289072 Details
Epoch: 13 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 289097 epoch_slot_no: 8297 block_no: 289057 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1351 time: 2017-11-29 19:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5b1ca28558007328560ce01cdad99e3cacf9e76b659529e0dd890cd1a64a9776Block Operator
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