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 1033923 Details
Epoch: 47 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1033986 epoch_slot_no: 18786 block_no: 1033874 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1205 time: 2018-05-21 06:06:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe746a245e4c18abe4e0d2e6fea0b06a4a7a8658c77e45737de7bb355d17729bfBlock Operator
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