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 427901 Details
Epoch: 19 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 427934 epoch_slot_no: 17534 block_no: 427880 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1025 time: 2017-12-31 23:09:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x60160333476a129510c81dc419c52f03b604ff93eec59a5cb2a815830680bcf4Block Operator
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