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 279264 Details
Epoch: 12 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 279290 epoch_slot_no: 20090 block_no: 279250 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1202 time: 2017-11-27 13:21:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x867aba362df1c0c117ec4774836387d65b3b78c1e6162a5e776cbaf03e6a4508Block Operator
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