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 295011 Details
Epoch: 13 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 295038 epoch_slot_no: 14238 block_no: 294996 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1530 time: 2017-12-01 04:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x459c7f2e2410cecfe0167838c22d90265cc9d3e98e9957a9eacb94603faaac73Block Operator
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