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 278873 Details
Epoch: 12 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 278898 epoch_slot_no: 19698 block_no: 278859 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1390 time: 2017-11-27 11:10:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe823c10fb4c4afc626f30ff14955e56bd781e74acbd87b9781d968014462d789Block Operator
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