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 1035767 Details
Epoch: 47 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1035830 epoch_slot_no: 20630 block_no: 1035718 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1019 time: 2018-05-21 16:21:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xcbc5db59d1bc5d3d56773136955fe05e7c7fd04ed07d39201b4cfb0571093360Block Operator
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