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 427771 Details
Epoch: 19 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 427804 epoch_slot_no: 17404 block_no: 427750 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1025 time: 2017-12-31 22:26:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x334af989188d8faf86f38920da83a7cef305b6d8a19ce8b70db98ad85911e500Block Operator
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