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 245910 Details
Epoch: 11 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 245936 epoch_slot_no: 8336 block_no: 245897 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 994 time: 2017-11-19 20:03:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x44c4a7c744212cfaca47425dd3d8742e591bbc7af3232bef5cc1dc9ee08d40a4Block Operator
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