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 1035540 Details
Epoch: 47 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1035603 epoch_slot_no: 20403 block_no: 1035491 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1743 time: 2018-05-21 15:05:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa593eea01654cbaeb67cb78eb0bd1d988ec24d7bd45a760a45db5d1d2d4b1383Block Operator
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