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 37482 Details
Epoch: 1 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 37503 epoch_slot_no: 15903 block_no: 37479 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 874 time: 2017-10-02 14:05:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x17aa6ee4b90c7edac7adfd117711144830f5730b2492543bbbdca5f24fb7a29fBlock Operator
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