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 35742 Details
Epoch: 1 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 35759 epoch_slot_no: 14159 block_no: 35739 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1957 time: 2017-10-02 04:24:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfa0bb4250eb1ed7119e076f11650601b959b520453740cdc9136f2ed80852424Block Operator
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