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 293110 Details
Epoch: 13 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 293137 epoch_slot_no: 12337 block_no: 293095 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1743 time: 2017-11-30 18:17:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfab8d86d0ba849c80ed0e0861c9e7004cee1a3acda1e9167fe1cece5c62b051dBlock Operator
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