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 1035274 Details
Epoch: 47 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1035337 epoch_slot_no: 20137 block_no: 1035225 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1564 time: 2018-05-21 13:37:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb706d1ae85082cede502056ee62d885800022163bf6ab9c512dfb888e5006f67Block Operator
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