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 294054 Details
Epoch: 13 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 294081 epoch_slot_no: 13281 block_no: 294039 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1351 time: 2017-11-30 23:31:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf630d46e80aeafa2e352b1e04b3df3d6e81156f66288f116115bb23a7a7e4161Block Operator
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