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 291581 Details
Epoch: 13 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 291608 epoch_slot_no: 10808 block_no: 291566 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1029 time: 2017-11-30 09:47:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6dccec8f8c7d00ddcd108765f6af10a79df0ef311653e8a343ade2591e3b0cb7Block Operator
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