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 290559 Details
Epoch: 13 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 290586 epoch_slot_no: 9786 block_no: 290544 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1386 time: 2017-11-30 04:06:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xce0696af615850e4e7d22c63187ae9bc33614b79b8f57ce4d7f48a35b8b60f75Block Operator
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