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 210055 Details
Epoch: 9 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 210076 epoch_slot_no: 15676 block_no: 210044 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 990 time: 2017-11-11 12:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9ac8edf5f18c80a61775763830438bd46de7dc45a30c53417510d778f3a2f3daBlock Operator
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