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 290271 Details
Epoch: 13 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 290298 epoch_slot_no: 9498 block_no: 290256 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1378 time: 2017-11-30 02:30:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8fa0513416e98b50351ef9e03024aec3dc90e6d635b0c4df109801b9ae636964Block Operator
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