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 1427560 Details
Epoch: 66 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1427729 epoch_slot_no: 2129 block_no: 1427492 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1214 time: 2018-08-20 09:34:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3ff43e250287ac81ec888e20f8045de3477532dc411df335f5d6dd2255369687Block Operator
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