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 1034648 Details
Epoch: 47 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1034711 epoch_slot_no: 19511 block_no: 1034599 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1917 time: 2018-05-21 10:08:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xdee22bad7d1adb0303f16892d583136bd017b1414512d7c3fb2033fff2c26903Block Operator
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