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 289311 Details
Epoch: 13 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 289336 epoch_slot_no: 8536 block_no: 289296 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 990 time: 2017-11-29 21:10:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2082e7cf6f25451c30539c5174ede9147d6eed5ec581192ce4750f6c54a25ce6Block Operator
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