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 294924 Details
Epoch: 13 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 294951 epoch_slot_no: 14151 block_no: 294909 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1351 time: 2017-12-01 04:21:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5119a680668c50c756ad6a6d97aaa5506e78f0012053748ae9c6e56bc7e6cf08Block Operator
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