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 1035018 Details
Epoch: 47 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1035081 epoch_slot_no: 19881 block_no: 1034969 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1024 time: 2018-05-21 12:11:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0d22f10d905cfece957d753c54baae0a6178a6bc7fa3708504d8ff9dc9f8ae4bBlock Operator
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