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 1036530 Details
Epoch: 47 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1036593 epoch_slot_no: 21393 block_no: 1036481 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1020 time: 2018-05-21 20:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4ec15aae07ab9e620b70d3e229b5e217e4ff9f854c6237dd6bc4ee7427a49a94Block Operator
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