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 292170 Details
Epoch: 13 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 292197 epoch_slot_no: 11397 block_no: 292155 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1567 time: 2017-11-30 13:03:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x08bced0cb2e22137d6259e69e68e3b3dce536e8b1799243768c3b775298b0761Block Operator
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