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 1427975 Details
Epoch: 66 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1428144 epoch_slot_no: 2544 block_no: 1427907 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1029 time: 2018-08-20 11:52:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xba64a8bc1d7aed75ae1a82f1f0115f6367c5c3f6bcf4da8331343ab9062beaf3Block Operator
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