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 842321 Details
Epoch: 38 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 842375 epoch_slot_no: 21575 block_no: 842281 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1743 time: 2018-04-06 21:36:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x056772f4ff1d695cbc4f564c0099039f0272e860790e55f5664a4dfe0169ab0eBlock Operator
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