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 289630 Details
Epoch: 13 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 289655 epoch_slot_no: 8855 block_no: 289615 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1390 time: 2017-11-29 22:56:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfb4a7cd3381e9bcf423ebea703cff32f7351e50026bd37e41e46271c46c21508Block Operator
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