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 294514 Details
Epoch: 13 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 294541 epoch_slot_no: 13741 block_no: 294499 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1351 time: 2017-12-01 02:05:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdf8b423645658b8057a4825a389e030430ab87e75dd1be9151c2f2280a91253eBlock Operator
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