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 285247 Details
Epoch: 13 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 285272 epoch_slot_no: 4472 block_no: 285232 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2246 time: 2017-11-28 22:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x213570b88b20fd071094abfc24aaf7ba216df47005fa8c895b93d832efdafedcBlock Operator
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