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 27312 Details
Epoch: 1 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 27322 epoch_slot_no: 5722 block_no: 27309 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 874 time: 2017-09-30 05:32:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa06e272e549cca00d255b6c75b32eb486114a64475072198cba5a770036d6bc3Block Operator
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