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 245087 Details
Epoch: 11 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 245107 epoch_slot_no: 7507 block_no: 245074 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 994 time: 2017-11-19 15:27:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x947cb4983fa268aa96c56b92f1040159b69867d7e2990abbce7234a90f51a346Block Operator
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