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 291831 Details
Epoch: 13 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 291858 epoch_slot_no: 11058 block_no: 291816 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1025 time: 2017-11-30 11:10:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc64c3979a1a74b6a80cc3208ca9128478e78eb78b687ae8ee8c6737e1df80d54Block Operator
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