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 284154 Details
Epoch: 13 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 284179 epoch_slot_no: 3379 block_no: 284139 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1389 time: 2017-11-28 16:31:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc9c5ff93915cb4f1c7eff3e1eae58aca3901f7feac2f9085ccdaed415744a0e9Block Operator
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