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 290365 Details
Epoch: 13 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 290392 epoch_slot_no: 9592 block_no: 290350 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1387 time: 2017-11-30 03:02:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xde9535ac8b5a4a01f0bb97e802edf9010f4b5d3e7d5e5737e2f072d1db7703eaBlock Operator
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