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 1033858 Details
Epoch: 47 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1033921 epoch_slot_no: 18721 block_no: 1033809 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1112 time: 2018-05-21 05:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x40a4ed93135430e4c0064173a4a1ff86ff6aa820a2ba2a7f24def2502484a36bBlock Operator
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