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 272905 Details
Epoch: 12 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 272930 epoch_slot_no: 13730 block_no: 272891 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 994 time: 2017-11-26 02:01:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x311a2eb92bebd6a470c4fa4a103823d7755d14d94b6d944a16e4de2f01c039bbBlock Operator
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