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 38432 Details
Epoch: 1 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 38453 epoch_slot_no: 16853 block_no: 38429 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 988 time: 2017-10-02 19:22:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6e0c424b90d271f79b6cfbad8c9a285a76d7d80a5d07f299f97f03418be3facfBlock Operator
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