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 277414 Details
Epoch: 12 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 277439 epoch_slot_no: 18239 block_no: 277400 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1390 time: 2017-11-27 03:04:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcd7a399f1134002734328c47787261e816ebb6c859f5b337c105d60c74b739baBlock Operator
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