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 1034203 Details
Epoch: 47 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1034266 epoch_slot_no: 19066 block_no: 1034154 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1936 time: 2018-05-21 07:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x437de0a649c803fc55e2d8b26f062ccc4376c148a32df7fee7ee63d7893fc830Block Operator
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