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 427857 Details
Epoch: 19 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 427890 epoch_slot_no: 17490 block_no: 427836 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1386 time: 2017-12-31 22:54:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x161d790f34e08a5512bdce0861c1a198dc653df725b565ba7bd374e63e6c821bBlock Operator
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