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 291047 Details
Epoch: 13 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 291074 epoch_slot_no: 10274 block_no: 291032 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1025 time: 2017-11-30 06:49:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x22205b5e75a368ed7ff106ba4c9f721836172164ecf4011d85ddd3c4d9091aaaBlock Operator
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