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 271490 Details
Epoch: 12 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 271515 epoch_slot_no: 12315 block_no: 271476 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1206 time: 2017-11-25 18:09:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9eb9a181c127ce698e5306172d6a51ffe6170cb61d147e356bbab7c5768c1da7Block Operator
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