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 290265 Details
Epoch: 13 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 290292 epoch_slot_no: 9492 block_no: 290250 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1025 time: 2017-11-30 02:28:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x08a5a78c903676910c6c325886c7da174d5ef5b5a5a694e681ef2bd6b38671b2Block Operator
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