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 284145 Details
Epoch: 13 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 284170 epoch_slot_no: 3370 block_no: 284130 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1750 time: 2017-11-28 16:28:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x68f11206889bd34fae0e5da59a9ae5c85e4403f095c0a64e07b5faa3455d2ce0Block Operator
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