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 103254 Details
Epoch: 4 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 103277 epoch_slot_no: 16877 block_no: 103248 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 994 time: 2017-10-17 19:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xde42dc7674ac6b795752814abf8d7fe543324693bf581e5fa71a7d01e07c9851Block Operator
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