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 1036435 Details
Epoch: 47 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1036498 epoch_slot_no: 21298 block_no: 1036386 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1112 time: 2018-05-21 20:04:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5dc3cd82bbe35cf3cb8cd09e943fc8227f4f9b7b0c81e58ae5a1f62ac223f074Block Operator
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