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 291942 Details
Epoch: 13 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 291969 epoch_slot_no: 11169 block_no: 291927 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1025 time: 2017-11-30 11:47:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x997a5dbb046f2030b4bd97e3de1e4fe2eaca58e30b8368233af0fb03f8536affBlock Operator
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