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 245467 Details
Epoch: 11 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 245487 epoch_slot_no: 7887 block_no: 245454 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 994 time: 2017-11-19 17:33:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x471de6074bfa2f8c62f694d7e946875390953d7573051c742ebecef81f606f69Block Operator
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