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 292999 Details
Epoch: 13 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 293026 epoch_slot_no: 12226 block_no: 292984 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1025 time: 2017-11-30 17:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfe01fde16e1879a174402b990fad3cce6b95a8b2f7db48ef7364ed8425177199Block Operator
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