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 427451 Details
Epoch: 19 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 427484 epoch_slot_no: 17084 block_no: 427430 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 990 time: 2017-12-31 20:39:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x88c50d6d5c3cebd42601c26f1b7639a0341f8bfc3dbd9c41a6a685e77e9d3a27Block Operator
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