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 292288 Details
Epoch: 13 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 292315 epoch_slot_no: 11515 block_no: 292273 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1025 time: 2017-11-30 13:43:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc1e7c12d39410041eb9e392c124034387c0dbbc2ae2b7b8706efe4066ec1408aBlock Operator
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