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 291501 Details
Epoch: 13 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 291528 epoch_slot_no: 10728 block_no: 291486 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1743 time: 2017-11-30 09:20:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb1580bfaf1fb6e479c3983363de6616f625860657381c2a90655cb641c4afc56Block Operator
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