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 284170 Details
Epoch: 13 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 284195 epoch_slot_no: 3395 block_no: 284155 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1389 time: 2017-11-28 16:36:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc970a64511500d1b7f331d0fb9b6737ac840a7449c8b26a2006e8fbb2f2f3da0Block Operator
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