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 187335 Details
Epoch: 8 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 187357 epoch_slot_no: 14557 block_no: 187325 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 994 time: 2017-11-06 06:37:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x615ff9937df22954a0ade6d9795af169c2bc6b7d56310d1abbdd6dd941cd4d30Block Operator
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