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 1037473 Details
Epoch: 48 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1037535 epoch_slot_no: 735 block_no: 1037423 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1648 time: 2018-05-22 01:49:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf276e361a3c9c2ae53b3096338b2fb23e5c8bab0ffbc3aa40c421f16753bee54Block Operator
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