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 1031853 Details
Epoch: 47 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1031916 epoch_slot_no: 16716 block_no: 1031804 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3842 time: 2018-05-20 18:36:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x65e5dd439fbe405e0e6b2ee83923f1a2f7aaa46fea4e43131ecb260537af8411Block Operator
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