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 285105 Details
Epoch: 13 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 285130 epoch_slot_no: 4330 block_no: 285090 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1351 time: 2017-11-28 21:48:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd91cf7544d2466d4e66f0d1f2671a803c7c8664a4f3523cc8b58b51ce3cd6e65Block Operator
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