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 294074 Details
Epoch: 13 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 294101 epoch_slot_no: 13301 block_no: 294059 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 990 time: 2017-11-30 23:38:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc9d5a2c35d8e6d7d89b1377120c71f6a303f2b55f549ccf0789e4a5e2b49fd04Block Operator
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