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 289597 Details
Epoch: 13 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 289622 epoch_slot_no: 8822 block_no: 289582 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1563 time: 2017-11-29 22:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfaea2f90fc3ecb1a195067b2883888b3599d8651c9b98558141981d6029614b1Block Operator
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