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 293796 Details
Epoch: 13 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 293823 epoch_slot_no: 13023 block_no: 293781 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1351 time: 2017-11-30 22:05:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x54c5bac37949cdf7e03667c29e25592fe2633b22d5996e243a474ae7b8104841Block Operator
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