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 1033705 Details
Epoch: 47 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1033768 epoch_slot_no: 18568 block_no: 1033656 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1026 time: 2018-05-21 04:54:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x985146ecf70957dd61116a46543860340552048d3ac72c51a8866b703a12d2aaBlock Operator
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