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 295494 Details
Epoch: 13 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 295521 epoch_slot_no: 14721 block_no: 295479 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4425 time: 2017-12-01 07:31:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdcd51e73e071e40ef26843e8e41155a78f048ee1be6d8d93af30e4c2357fcdf7Block Operator
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