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 278406 Details
Epoch: 12 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 278431 epoch_slot_no: 19231 block_no: 278392 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1300 time: 2017-11-27 08:35:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfedc392a203d82e7dea40586ea385ffef1dc2db547d7a95b5224c028d6e5a245Block Operator
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