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 27872 Details
Epoch: 1 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 27883 epoch_slot_no: 6283 block_no: 27869 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 874 time: 2017-09-30 08:39:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb22cefced1f9f7f2cfb72856847453975eb7e1373144c86124fbbcb387f87d1cBlock Operator
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