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 102338 Details
Epoch: 4 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 102361 epoch_slot_no: 15961 block_no: 102332 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 990 time: 2017-10-17 14:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcea6c12d694b9a08a2dc287a6af9c625f3b4075db9b6a161aad36044867f50c0Block Operator
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