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 274814 Details
Epoch: 12 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 274839 epoch_slot_no: 15639 block_no: 274800 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 994 time: 2017-11-26 12:37:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcc337d84a6cdc7fab13d913315bbe702a0e44507527bd2831832535e8472069cBlock Operator
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