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 1036365 Details
Epoch: 47 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1036428 epoch_slot_no: 21228 block_no: 1036316 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1020 time: 2018-05-21 19:40:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x09eb46e01c294faf3214db12bf74475b3d741b38aa74aa7ff65413735f84bdf0Block Operator
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