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 284326 Details
Epoch: 13 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 284351 epoch_slot_no: 3551 block_no: 284311 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1032 time: 2017-11-28 17:28:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1f1bfeba9e628240f50590c3b2928c1ee162902d410625bedd3285080b2ebad5Block Operator
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