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 285200 Details
Epoch: 13 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 285225 epoch_slot_no: 4425 block_no: 285185 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1351 time: 2017-11-28 22:19:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4ffe44c94e0e88925f9d474533679468cc8d28663f2149b2c058b89900c38ec8Block Operator
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