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 257549 Details
Epoch: 11 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 257575 epoch_slot_no: 19975 block_no: 257536 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1029 time: 2017-11-22 12:43:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3adbf74d33a045c4f7f789b3ca457f77400e681814030d11487b39bd62bcbdb5Block Operator
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