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 274824 Details
Epoch: 12 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 274849 epoch_slot_no: 15649 block_no: 274810 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 988 time: 2017-11-26 12:41:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x670e5e4146ce33233450e557a06957f640fd50723b349d1ecc4ae48da16c58feBlock Operator
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