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 33873 Details
Epoch: 1 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 33888 epoch_slot_no: 12288 block_no: 33870 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2098 time: 2017-10-01 18:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeea6f7cfe59739b5802fa1ceec965de338b9b42d191ef874f7322558afdef082Block Operator
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