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 284460 Details
Epoch: 13 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 284485 epoch_slot_no: 3685 block_no: 284445 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1028 time: 2017-11-28 18:13:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x66b04860d796838b5d47e2283b3fc1b626fc54ad2deba3aca37ed31a6c45cc74Block Operator
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