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 1034145 Details
Epoch: 47 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1034208 epoch_slot_no: 19008 block_no: 1034096 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1201 time: 2018-05-21 07:20:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x42ddbe117eff1cc440ce66fcd64bdf55c0d653e44d6fd8d9bbeed0d44cec4a49Block Operator
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