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 271067 Details
Epoch: 12 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 271092 epoch_slot_no: 11892 block_no: 271053 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1029 time: 2017-11-25 15:48:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd230ddd367f88b9c7ad523ef33c00c2373785168940ebce1da1c5277e5c339c4Block Operator
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