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 427068 Details
Epoch: 19 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 427101 epoch_slot_no: 16701 block_no: 427047 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1526 time: 2017-12-31 18:31:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x286d9f7f6d2ea00c2a722d4dc66c79a9c8514c9a537b02a157de75b7f985628fBlock Operator
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