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 245174 Details
Epoch: 11 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 245194 epoch_slot_no: 7594 block_no: 245161 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 908 time: 2017-11-19 15:56:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x01b95cb237497b6035b2e3c41281c7cf3192b60c82fcc7a8c11facd359526442Block Operator
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