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 284971 Details
Epoch: 13 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 284996 epoch_slot_no: 4196 block_no: 284956 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1024 time: 2017-11-28 21:03:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x70b2cb55dfb537d6bfb8da6b737131f052bd493007c983eaa52969e3896a5a34Block Operator
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