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 276072 Details
Epoch: 12 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 276097 epoch_slot_no: 16897 block_no: 276058 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 988 time: 2017-11-26 19:37:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x809c0eb52b88daefc71d0ee4bb9f460374872793cfdff2c0184bec001999a84eBlock Operator
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