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 264972 Details
Epoch: 12 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 264997 epoch_slot_no: 5797 block_no: 264958 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 994 time: 2017-11-24 05:57:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0b64575c4c2ae8188f375deb729f75d089a7e654c8e2e92c8e8d0589073b4cecBlock Operator
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