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 427183 Details
Epoch: 19 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 427216 epoch_slot_no: 16816 block_no: 427162 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1343 time: 2017-12-31 19:10:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8fb34cc22cdc9de3c77814b4ac34019023c540ee7ec2a0abf36379914b3f8e81Block Operator
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