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 1035490 Details
Epoch: 47 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1035553 epoch_slot_no: 20353 block_no: 1035441 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1022 time: 2018-05-21 14:49:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd1be76efe12115b530ac254dc372d2b60c46f12c7c1daccb8e0c8c17cf794e42Block Operator
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