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 255042 Details
Epoch: 11 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 255068 epoch_slot_no: 17468 block_no: 255029 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1572 time: 2017-11-21 22:47:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8ad466d135127666184d80ab00c879e86c9e57358af72f54f97f091f6666d270Block Operator
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