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 208715 Details
Epoch: 9 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 208736 epoch_slot_no: 14336 block_no: 208704 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1171 time: 2017-11-11 05:23:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x35df8165abb81b56c03e454ae1b45d16ca47dbd71d3f6f1bd2d353b3b56b2562Block Operator
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