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 38962 Details
Epoch: 1 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 38983 epoch_slot_no: 17383 block_no: 38959 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1023 time: 2017-10-02 22:19:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8f002e13359217809012fba5d8c02c1de86d1c010f9ab77a74202233d49985f6Block Operator
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