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 40125 Details
Epoch: 1 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 40146 epoch_slot_no: 18546 block_no: 40122 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1270 time: 2017-10-03 04:46:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2095c8ed5326247ab5ad665ca1aaf1c162724989dd6114794727508644a47390Block Operator
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