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 1035097 Details
Epoch: 47 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1035160 epoch_slot_no: 19960 block_no: 1035048 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1024 time: 2018-05-21 12:38:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0e044fd5ebf738c2f0cae3510bd9335b215df36a8ed7f45c688c86ea02694e84Block Operator
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