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 281662 Details
Epoch: 13 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 281687 epoch_slot_no: 887 block_no: 281647 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1032 time: 2017-11-28 02:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa17889792b5d6784b069641ea751b5e62c90e4cbffc92dee38883d8c921bd537Block Operator
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