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 427534 Details
Epoch: 19 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 427567 epoch_slot_no: 17167 block_no: 427513 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1265 time: 2017-12-31 21:07:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x910e27c221a4ab20603a7efb0b00147d1119f392ccd25c426af6619e865c4420Block Operator
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