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 427562 Details
Epoch: 19 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 427595 epoch_slot_no: 17195 block_no: 427541 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1265 time: 2017-12-31 21:16:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8ce2cc97d4fc8e24a0ce6c00d0445d9c0a5c374d731b014d7a75a85bf4f19c2aBlock Operator
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