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 291879 Details
Epoch: 13 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 291906 epoch_slot_no: 11106 block_no: 291864 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1382 time: 2017-11-30 11:26:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbe1a786ebe3a2f943e63eb3a00e870387b49e082573c97c4ffd1f9134b123f03Block Operator
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