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 227829 Details
Epoch: 10 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 227849 epoch_slot_no: 11849 block_no: 227817 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1390 time: 2017-11-15 15:34:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdce5c80cdb37875f2bc0b1f0413ff73bb64d48c75c300b8fa6b90d59fc6a241aBlock Operator
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