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 427954 Details
Epoch: 19 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 427987 epoch_slot_no: 17587 block_no: 427933 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1025 time: 2017-12-31 23:27:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xceeba644f0d6d8091d4bed5e0eaa94892e2b024b8c8b304ba8019dd41b709257Block Operator
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