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 285211 Details
Epoch: 13 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 285236 epoch_slot_no: 4436 block_no: 285196 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1351 time: 2017-11-28 22:23:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xae13bb2077eda30875651c36ad5c8c08ba8c8a0ab2f0ee65c2c0517afc0da8f2Block Operator
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