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 293198 Details
Epoch: 13 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 293225 epoch_slot_no: 12425 block_no: 293183 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1920 time: 2017-11-30 18:46:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xae365878e16ae10c2a7bd4c8c70f469048885561a06c8984ed5f8075faa0db45Block Operator
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