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 284364 Details
Epoch: 13 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 284389 epoch_slot_no: 3589 block_no: 284349 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1931 time: 2017-11-28 17:41:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2ef9e74d993c8737c23f3aca66d4ea0086eae01ead891eea853b213abdcc2c7bBlock Operator
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