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 27491 Details
Epoch: 1 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 27502 epoch_slot_no: 5902 block_no: 27488 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 874 time: 2017-09-30 06:32:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7eec8687b9c3e7990db80e24963716eb30ac401138b6ad0b4c4a574492565e11Block Operator
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