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 293808 Details
Epoch: 13 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 293835 epoch_slot_no: 13035 block_no: 293793 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1351 time: 2017-11-30 22:09:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x26884d220071b96e9a03dc2481a04488fd0debddc307d73ad30f8b020ced1610Block Operator
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