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 1033117 Details
Epoch: 47 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1033180 epoch_slot_no: 17980 block_no: 1033068 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1967 time: 2018-05-21 01:38:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x794913d4f65f3ba344fb24fed42e82f36d065266188fb3f0bb0b78810ee5298eBlock Operator
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