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 261804 Details
Epoch: 12 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 261829 epoch_slot_no: 2629 block_no: 261790 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1028 time: 2017-11-23 12:21:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x70c88713c5d0a652857e537e7027e598c604e7bfad56424e3682bf5c7870dce7Block Operator
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