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 1035280 Details
Epoch: 47 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1035343 epoch_slot_no: 20143 block_no: 1035231 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1387 time: 2018-05-21 13:39:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9786bfcbb58c4b15fcd1b85f454a6c06935a4de09b991ec5c985acfd231eb132Block Operator
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