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 27074 Details
Epoch: 1 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 27084 epoch_slot_no: 5484 block_no: 27071 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1231 time: 2017-09-30 04:12:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfeecfb22cd0fa320f254344f1c654368e44b1700f02993e8d89f63a20c76ebb9Block Operator
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