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 263202 Details
Epoch: 12 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 263227 epoch_slot_no: 4027 block_no: 263188 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1032 time: 2017-11-23 20:07:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa44be4f6ffac6032c290d257ccd667716c431d52ba3410212fc6c05d38193a97Block Operator
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