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 283028 Details
Epoch: 13 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 283053 epoch_slot_no: 2253 block_no: 283013 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1028 time: 2017-11-28 10:15:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb97bc24530fa91a1cdad5b62bb2b80c39bb500fabe96a26c7fc63e829ae38ff0Block Operator
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