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 133427 Details
Epoch: 6 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 133450 epoch_slot_no: 3850 block_no: 133419 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4471 time: 2017-10-24 19:08:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x256c7bc9ed7222d70e0fcc01c21adc46ef88dca5969cc6d9ab642bfa872285caBlock Operator
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