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 43055 Details
Epoch: 1 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 43076 epoch_slot_no: 21476 block_no: 43052 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1027 time: 2017-10-03 21:03:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1b54b866c50d1c0916b942ac2a20734775438cd64dd79ec4b5f7d56e23ae80f7Block Operator
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