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 285454 Details
Epoch: 13 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 285479 epoch_slot_no: 4679 block_no: 285439 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 990 time: 2017-11-28 23:44:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x59a3f3766e7fad4c56284eed37f61c5ac046555595b9b9c5ec7ab8948e9c996bBlock Operator
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