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 427819 Details
Epoch: 19 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 427852 epoch_slot_no: 17452 block_no: 427798 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1025 time: 2017-12-31 22:42:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xde883524e66b4f3e0a293fb9ab9c9660e33829d17557b669e78da02d4a61aff1Block Operator
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