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 42144 Details
Epoch: 1 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 42165 epoch_slot_no: 20565 block_no: 42141 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 909 time: 2017-10-03 15:59:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdc13703f5d75c4b0bd91f911eea306fc5e85fc7e2abb3f52299267fea48b1fa5Block Operator
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