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 427447 Details
Epoch: 19 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 427480 epoch_slot_no: 17080 block_no: 427426 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 990 time: 2017-12-31 20:38:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe7c9886ced8dc78c3a058f8fab5bb85386da5cc6095ac3a3b5db0e795215e03fBlock Operator
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