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 34087 Details
Epoch: 1 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 34102 epoch_slot_no: 12502 block_no: 34084 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2106 time: 2017-10-01 19:12:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf581f770f2fc8524469671c7a8488aeb13ffa49f0765a5750d787c81472966bbBlock Operator
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