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 1034124 Details
Epoch: 47 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1034187 epoch_slot_no: 18987 block_no: 1034075 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1116 time: 2018-05-21 07:13:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa0d7e2cc11ccb11017349cef89c16886f3f68c5958e184dbd848731b75311f94Block Operator
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