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 271920 Details
Epoch: 12 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 271945 epoch_slot_no: 12745 block_no: 271906 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1025 time: 2017-11-25 20:33:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaf73827e45610b57721ba2be9137f370eed8d06b1d74e0e63addcc0ce5b7e4e0Block Operator
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