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 282706 Details
Epoch: 13 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 282731 epoch_slot_no: 1931 block_no: 282691 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1750 time: 2017-11-28 08:28:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x31daca29f9262cfd358851bf7149bd2e0166b7f1daf878dd96bdee503c1acf7cBlock Operator
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