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 289670 Details
Epoch: 13 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 289695 epoch_slot_no: 8895 block_no: 289655 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1390 time: 2017-11-29 23:09:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb4b03b6b8f564510bfd7881d52d312ef5722bb0b82af16ee265a4011984a88b9Block Operator
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