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 279040 Details
Epoch: 12 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 279065 epoch_slot_no: 19865 block_no: 279026 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1268 time: 2017-11-27 12:06:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x27182b4217ff2fe1fe87386f762a11ccb3150ce0180ebb0707b3d7137d908c75Block Operator
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