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 291338 Details
Epoch: 13 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 291365 epoch_slot_no: 10565 block_no: 291323 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2109 time: 2017-11-30 08:26:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5dc5a3771d4dc927b64e51c5856d4206d4d02c9a75071b9f2ae317b0fdb30176Block Operator
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