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 33051 Details
Epoch: 1 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 33066 epoch_slot_no: 11466 block_no: 33048 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1152 time: 2017-10-01 13:26:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x48c6ea3d6a045a0b58a9bc8ae5bee1b6e3a742ae8f6ee55d15de58a57d97a2a5Block Operator
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