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 1427201 Details
Epoch: 66 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1427370 epoch_slot_no: 1770 block_no: 1427133 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1029 time: 2018-08-20 07:34:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1b016f3afafbc5169d69981f521fb2f627ded0d00ee57770b76cf9d0f5fa7b86Block Operator
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