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 40254 Details
Epoch: 1 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 40275 epoch_slot_no: 18675 block_no: 40251 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1027 time: 2017-10-03 05:29:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5322f023e0eb5f358d5e455e1b5e8355d6d9194e8494b8f48dcd7edd1eee06d9Block Operator
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