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 260468 Details
Epoch: 12 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 260493 epoch_slot_no: 1293 block_no: 260454 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1389 time: 2017-11-23 04:55:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd7c8e8b39bf9d4f50d863a18fa616f1c902487e4339d6eaa28d687503c41278dBlock Operator
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