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 289278 Details
Epoch: 13 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 289303 epoch_slot_no: 8503 block_no: 289263 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1351 time: 2017-11-29 20:59:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x14cb378466490a33a850e00532fb5ae71dbf5fd70a8d0d7c249d9cded5df635fBlock Operator
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