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 292455 Details
Epoch: 13 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 292482 epoch_slot_no: 11682 block_no: 292440 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1025 time: 2017-11-30 14:38:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf482440a64d2ed43001814c6638b066b9187bc09e40cb6b0dabb5becdf3df9c3Block Operator
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