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 1037531 Details
Epoch: 48 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1037593 epoch_slot_no: 793 block_no: 1037481 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1390 time: 2018-05-22 02:09:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x24c039f05cbf9b32c8531b6c1b8467642cdc54ee0bfb404e4f864081b78cd09eBlock Operator
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