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 291754 Details
Epoch: 13 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 291781 epoch_slot_no: 10981 block_no: 291739 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1025 time: 2017-11-30 10:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xea231dc88fb9fd307839bb45736c6e8f1b44ed2543d2f9ffb05218bf401ddbe6Block Operator
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