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 58321 Details
Epoch: 2 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 58342 epoch_slot_no: 15142 block_no: 58317 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 874 time: 2017-10-07 09:52:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8f6639e0a0a54ec8f21e75cc2e69d0d9d4fe668f16b651b5bf5c3b0e8c6c2052Block Operator
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