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 292197 Details
Epoch: 13 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 292224 epoch_slot_no: 11424 block_no: 292182 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1382 time: 2017-11-30 13:12:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x878609d7184466816e0a76d0fa1cdc19a759d3f262434a7d9a5b17b3bbe3bb0cBlock Operator
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