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 39945 Details
Epoch: 1 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 39966 epoch_slot_no: 18366 block_no: 39942 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1737 time: 2017-10-03 03:46:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8b784472c75da39e0d1f994040ac98e5e155a3de9b123b5bfc536983a865d935Block Operator
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