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 42033 Details
Epoch: 1 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 42054 epoch_slot_no: 20454 block_no: 42030 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1023 time: 2017-10-03 15:22:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x671cffc999ef2120b1d5822594fdd8f01a14aad27c6ea1b81b761b7a73e5910bBlock Operator
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