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 427165 Details
Epoch: 19 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 427198 epoch_slot_no: 16798 block_no: 427144 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2241 time: 2017-12-31 19:04:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x335c8db447d7f41f5332aa2c44b6546055d2e594aebb757d501be8a7f6574726Block Operator
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