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 291536 Details
Epoch: 13 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 291563 epoch_slot_no: 10763 block_no: 291521 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1206 time: 2017-11-30 09:32:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1fa0820095b596c6c0393219925f6d7fd5f0ab61fdfd597b257689bd48d5801dBlock Operator
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