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 284970 Details
Epoch: 13 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 284995 epoch_slot_no: 4195 block_no: 284955 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1032 time: 2017-11-28 21:03:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x26a1c952e80e23ab7e967ee67cafacb3b7cc2dae8d51583c06edf19099f156fcBlock Operator
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