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 29274 Details
Epoch: 1 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 29285 epoch_slot_no: 7685 block_no: 29271 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 874 time: 2017-09-30 16:26:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xba07ac9e1cc5ac406e408a9f01be2a076d3be1fdf8aa7758a6d3b9e9266e7ea6Block Operator
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