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 37042 Details
Epoch: 1 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 37062 epoch_slot_no: 15462 block_no: 37039 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 992 time: 2017-10-02 11:38:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x21ed7a659af933561362f5840a26c74f285ef2df903a59c674154e64b611fe6cBlock Operator
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