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 294653 Details
Epoch: 13 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 294680 epoch_slot_no: 13880 block_no: 294638 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1347 time: 2017-12-01 02:51:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5cf36ebeba3968593e362f637c894139ecbda4e28d6fa1ed25b78c8f4ad3c082Block Operator
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