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 293764 Details
Epoch: 13 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 293791 epoch_slot_no: 12991 block_no: 293749 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1355 time: 2017-11-30 21:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1af67e6b0c0ab459c0a9a2df813330d51dd326401f746080ac2645916c2a14dfBlock Operator
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