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 39402 Details
Epoch: 1 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 39423 epoch_slot_no: 17823 block_no: 39399 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1027 time: 2017-10-03 00:45:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x497a2e82aa7e7047defe18c55fa1f08bfff913ad157e276af6751518c2db3511Block Operator
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