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 284188 Details
Epoch: 13 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 284213 epoch_slot_no: 3413 block_no: 284173 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2842 time: 2017-11-28 16:42:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaa21b2165884c0d1e865885176c123c1381987264216adb469972ff2354e0bcbBlock Operator
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