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 247299 Details
Epoch: 11 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 247325 epoch_slot_no: 9725 block_no: 247286 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1025 time: 2017-11-20 03:46:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x62b2399a97d1f18ffb3ae148c71f7d2c4daa97666258414b36f92aae5b2a872cBlock Operator
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