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 279546 Details
Epoch: 12 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 279572 epoch_slot_no: 20372 block_no: 279532 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1029 time: 2017-11-27 14:55:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd6c3fa5df4ff74a011f0b05d80151258a1a2e2ff5d04a43c8d1298f996ef4f8eBlock Operator
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