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 427843 Details
Epoch: 19 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 427876 epoch_slot_no: 17476 block_no: 427822 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1382 time: 2017-12-31 22:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3bd921e7292c323c627e0d9f325c3a67e0a5e48d834fcd8853ab1ddef6084479Block Operator
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