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 257016 Details
Epoch: 11 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 257042 epoch_slot_no: 19442 block_no: 257003 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1029 time: 2017-11-22 09:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd40df658ae545453855864976039349c31d59de6b03690b1ce167e7b6250db70Block Operator
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