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 1036495 Details
Epoch: 47 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1036558 epoch_slot_no: 21358 block_no: 1036446 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1663 time: 2018-05-21 20:24:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xaa74294d2dfca81aa3d332ba42e2ced632d8bf07790a45634066e17ac327a806Block Operator
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