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 42818 Details
Epoch: 1 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 42839 epoch_slot_no: 21239 block_no: 42815 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1027 time: 2017-10-03 19:44:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0cc4a6cf2527339db3a7ca5835855133c4f7e189a7c3a1c69bcdbe88c1f0432dBlock Operator
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