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 285304 Details
Epoch: 13 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 285329 epoch_slot_no: 4529 block_no: 285289 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2077 time: 2017-11-28 22:54:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4124195c4a4d4480dc67f0346a2c0e0b9310a40283622d14259865b6f6c2e189Block Operator
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