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 291034 Details
Epoch: 13 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 291061 epoch_slot_no: 10261 block_no: 291019 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1029 time: 2017-11-30 06:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaccc6b517b0b7d91547f9e7ad70719b3d6d46124a5b8f19f45156fd13b5171f3Block Operator
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