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 27965 Details
Epoch: 1 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 27976 epoch_slot_no: 6376 block_no: 27962 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 874 time: 2017-09-30 09:10:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa85a1fe9f4aa880a67c402506a0f66a65b9e60a6df550ac6a76eb15cf89857ccBlock Operator
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