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 1033877 Details
Epoch: 47 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1033940 epoch_slot_no: 18740 block_no: 1033828 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1387 time: 2018-05-21 05:51:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3d9c934d7b4f03fc1fd35a0117ed5a58c2bf56f33f96f2ba039383dcd894dd94Block Operator
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