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 1035108 Details
Epoch: 47 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1035171 epoch_slot_no: 19971 block_no: 1035059 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3165 time: 2018-05-21 12:41:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x352c079d4d2ddf9b8ea75ede87b4e283f80a39b6c38a8c32584fd36c5d50d6bfBlock Operator
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