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 427034 Details
Epoch: 19 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 427067 epoch_slot_no: 16667 block_no: 427013 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 986 time: 2017-12-31 18:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xdabb38c90bccf0bc0778e920e8ef60a7f98e732f458fd6f7e76f7754b84ca3e8Block Operator
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