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 1035406 Details
Epoch: 47 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1035469 epoch_slot_no: 20269 block_no: 1035357 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2109 time: 2018-05-21 14:21:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xafd513fc15950597b7310b4f9805c87e2fe47388846bef1a34ac1c838826e197Block Operator
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