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 40790 Details
Epoch: 1 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 40811 epoch_slot_no: 19211 block_no: 40787 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1027 time: 2017-10-03 08:28:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x393e5ac7556f8483d21cca85a3d4d1e6db79842b91afa09f990d0254f7119530Block Operator
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