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 1033803 Details
Epoch: 47 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1033866 epoch_slot_no: 18666 block_no: 1033754 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1207 time: 2018-05-21 05:26:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0d171449495a32b6ebf5b0a5dc84aea5a1ab45aeedbf9e1e5119465dc568a93aBlock Operator
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