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 277250 Details
Epoch: 12 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 277275 epoch_slot_no: 18075 block_no: 277236 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1029 time: 2017-11-27 02:09:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x53c58c9a16fb34bf5cf57b0ef4ea1a4080445f29d14e4b57a1fcd6f60b4bc71bBlock Operator
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