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 1034176 Details
Epoch: 47 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1034239 epoch_slot_no: 19039 block_no: 1034127 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2285 time: 2018-05-21 07:31:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5d1080229809303c30c6178d77eb205b5f84e1a98c5e4a89e5ef2868156a3dfcBlock Operator
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