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 289122 Details
Epoch: 13 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 289147 epoch_slot_no: 8347 block_no: 289107 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1885 time: 2017-11-29 20:07:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6196264af27fdf0440314ab5a92cb1a02077fa4e771fae09b8444b1d55ef6d8eBlock Operator
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