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 291375 Details
Epoch: 13 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 291402 epoch_slot_no: 10602 block_no: 291360 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1386 time: 2017-11-30 08:38:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5a0f7035021781f281730651871e67d4e8733c5f4212b8383aef2d23dcd8e056Block Operator
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