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 39722 Details
Epoch: 1 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 39743 epoch_slot_no: 18143 block_no: 39719 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 909 time: 2017-10-03 02:32:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8bd4ff78c4941665e753fdea835922e4f8b557c3e9f72faca49ef2ee5757e5b6Block Operator
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