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 285158 Details
Epoch: 13 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 285183 epoch_slot_no: 4383 block_no: 285143 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1713 time: 2017-11-28 22:05:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8d8b1121788f94e66665ba3e8fe085ad3dcdc6e657409820a83acac030171f8cBlock Operator
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