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 280871 Details
Epoch: 13 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 280896 epoch_slot_no: 96 block_no: 280856 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1031 time: 2017-11-27 22:16:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0bfb555d43193a1fbad23624841d483a95cdbf9fdb98270c3cac62fd05b0ba90Block Operator
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