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 292301 Details
Epoch: 13 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 292328 epoch_slot_no: 11528 block_no: 292286 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1382 time: 2017-11-30 13:47:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x87418c7a65c6d7f576681cd6ed9f03ac65e33923f347290ea21fdfb8e62ff165Block Operator
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