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 1037797 Details
Epoch: 48 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1037859 epoch_slot_no: 1059 block_no: 1037747 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1919 time: 2018-05-22 03:37:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x20644dac0ac6f3f9f6807893f794f69f6aea1f1de592515a3da17f5f1649b61fBlock Operator
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