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 253787 Details
Epoch: 11 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 253813 epoch_slot_no: 16213 block_no: 253774 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 990 time: 2017-11-21 15:49:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa20af201405ecfd04da57a4aa4c823db4a3774cbbb54eea742f15dd1a8654e12Block Operator
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