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 29541 Details
Epoch: 1 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 29552 epoch_slot_no: 7952 block_no: 29538 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1231 time: 2017-09-30 17:55:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x298e59e5388ce9464393d92652d7fbf029dc6b7905f327b5ceb26b248aa4ba14Block Operator
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