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 286682 Details
Epoch: 13 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 286707 epoch_slot_no: 5907 block_no: 286667 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1356 time: 2017-11-29 06:33:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfae31075597224db7234228e61af3196358b98dd62ccde3c0ee1249bce049a50Block Operator
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