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 127489 Details
Epoch: 5 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 127513 epoch_slot_no: 19513 block_no: 127482 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 911 time: 2017-10-23 10:09:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd97de16bc99fbe3747e8a94e4b7a9ed86092c6d8069de153d6a5ac3a60dc4d1aBlock Operator
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