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 427680 Details
Epoch: 19 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 427713 epoch_slot_no: 17313 block_no: 427659 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1025 time: 2017-12-31 21:55:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9ac9cc4923ba5055df91b7963cc9cc9c4053ef4d4dda97cc89c366c747531cc8Block Operator
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