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 205053 Details
Epoch: 9 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 205074 epoch_slot_no: 10674 block_no: 205042 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 943 time: 2017-11-10 09:02:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6b83a904273881ddbe4837a6164d00e75e86d877909c22b432db7d6e74be3417Block Operator
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