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 278344 Details
Epoch: 12 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 278369 epoch_slot_no: 19169 block_no: 278330 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1021 time: 2017-11-27 08:14:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x75ebbee2ee230268f63f2b606573778e89154f57c491144e23cedc233c110d42Block Operator
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