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 267995 Details
Epoch: 12 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 268020 epoch_slot_no: 8820 block_no: 267981 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1019 time: 2017-11-24 22:44:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe5cee2f64367ef0edfae74c5cd0239bef066b05775064c4517af67c2c87430dfBlock Operator
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