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 1036803 Details
Epoch: 48 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1036865 epoch_slot_no: 65 block_no: 1036753 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1022 time: 2018-05-21 22:06:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6aa760a25cbd4780c9db05bf9c3f12c13e843c0976e4d09d410a95c2fd7392d4Block Operator
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