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 286698 Details
Epoch: 13 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 286723 epoch_slot_no: 5923 block_no: 286683 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 876 time: 2017-11-29 06:39:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x94992f5bada94f977b6f627f660a5c0136f3d691a0c345f54439d3356e377331Block Operator
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