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 295401 Details
Epoch: 13 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 295428 epoch_slot_no: 14628 block_no: 295386 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 5507 time: 2017-12-01 07:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4a941111381cd8da83e142b2ea7d8af92bf96e60b89632b6d3ceb861d1f34fe7Block Operator
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