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 280903 Details
Epoch: 13 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 280928 epoch_slot_no: 128 block_no: 280888 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1384 time: 2017-11-27 22:27:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc8464bd7a0089315ddd39980211ed0b01281b789c0245b6527d1314c8f94641fBlock Operator
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