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 294075 Details
Epoch: 13 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 294102 epoch_slot_no: 13302 block_no: 294060 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1351 time: 2017-11-30 23:38:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdc4f9fd24ab5d5f6ec7a4969e5d188ea855176a75c9e98f157f940c698af27b8Block Operator
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