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 269326 Details
Epoch: 12 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 269351 epoch_slot_no: 10151 block_no: 269312 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1029 time: 2017-11-25 06:08:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdc62bf3709f84637bf1783f9bf60dcfc00aca85ae7b68bfb14f3b1260bd055c1Block Operator
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