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 292757 Details
Epoch: 13 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 292784 epoch_slot_no: 11984 block_no: 292742 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1029 time: 2017-11-30 16:19:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4327e561b9eeb95eeb6c16cf01de19ac41f1b88e2297f39a2c71593b53cbd373Block Operator
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