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 231021 Details
Epoch: 10 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 231041 epoch_slot_no: 15041 block_no: 231009 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1355 time: 2017-11-16 09:18:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x38aa8caccd09f774e414c13cf6132654c2cfedb5ce861eddce05d7fee393a4c6Block Operator
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