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 40136 Details
Epoch: 1 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 40157 epoch_slot_no: 18557 block_no: 40133 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 909 time: 2017-10-03 04:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6e3143aef5985a14bab5bd0ed0a151b789445bd3cdaafb1154de4903c1155b97Block Operator
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