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 293294 Details
Epoch: 13 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 293321 epoch_slot_no: 12521 block_no: 293279 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1029 time: 2017-11-30 19:18:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x35de1be45f083af6058c74e5b3052db7a86aa0a8e4d33a0aedd9c6f7979d8f84Block Operator
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