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 427328 Details
Epoch: 19 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 427361 epoch_slot_no: 16961 block_no: 427307 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 990 time: 2017-12-31 19:58:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xab6a0ccea15ab2f8a0a9b78668e3c8d5b07bb165251d2b6548a8c3226929ce1aBlock Operator
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