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 290403 Details
Epoch: 13 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 290430 epoch_slot_no: 9630 block_no: 290388 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1029 time: 2017-11-30 03:14:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x571f9e93d6580ea4c784de7e601c07cb84d6a77b3c1e7acad0768d25ca3e58dfBlock Operator
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