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 294866 Details
Epoch: 13 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 294893 epoch_slot_no: 14093 block_no: 294851 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1351 time: 2017-12-01 04:02:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x11c51d8156c13783aa59120ed5a70f481d2cac2b7adc9c1b66fc0bc9721907d5Block Operator
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