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 292251 Details
Epoch: 13 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 292278 epoch_slot_no: 11478 block_no: 292236 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2105 time: 2017-11-30 13:30:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8cc4e5305b037ff6f0aa6d7b305d9e3fc4f20a69cf9d879aa059e96116559ebfBlock Operator
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