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 1035210 Details
Epoch: 47 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1035273 epoch_slot_no: 20073 block_no: 1035161 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2819 time: 2018-05-21 13:15:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8b58449342ad0db6dfc4b6b352aa8917905943c13860b302b6834e1a5b1090b2Block Operator
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