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 292463 Details
Epoch: 13 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 292490 epoch_slot_no: 11690 block_no: 292448 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1382 time: 2017-11-30 14:41:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xff89e0c3162776e7e5f89dcc185fe36c51a17f96ff719da94c54a394a84678e2Block Operator
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