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 256873 Details
Epoch: 11 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 256899 epoch_slot_no: 19299 block_no: 256860 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1386 time: 2017-11-22 08:57:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x46da0556d92ac154cdcae14e6d7d6c3a10552749bf79417d646b38045daea40eBlock Operator
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