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 291943 Details
Epoch: 13 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 291970 epoch_slot_no: 11170 block_no: 291928 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1025 time: 2017-11-30 11:48:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x011103634fe158d19264972d4ab13a633fc51e7cebb23e9c0cc3e4ede451d43dBlock Operator
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