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 1032585 Details
Epoch: 47 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1032648 epoch_slot_no: 17448 block_no: 1032536 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1205 time: 2018-05-20 22:40:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5444fde9cd22e2b116b452247de2d75500d3aba932dd13f1862713ef01100b7fBlock Operator
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