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 290194 Details
Epoch: 13 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 290221 epoch_slot_no: 9421 block_no: 290179 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1559 time: 2017-11-30 02:05:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8e443a2428f5dc9bce4452600bc74d18c7f3e63013dc79ac9e30161b44e59716Block Operator
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