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 287401 Details
Epoch: 13 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 287426 epoch_slot_no: 6626 block_no: 287386 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1756 time: 2017-11-29 10:33:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd0b3cd612dcc6e74b4baf7eaefe205b038f23bc43f79e5eded6b155ebf2c2d8fBlock Operator
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