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 1017045 Details
Epoch: 47 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1017108 epoch_slot_no: 1908 block_no: 1016996 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1563 time: 2018-05-17 08:20:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8b3281d47c82cec7193bb6954e2355b03ae586caf550f5b7334679f96e4f23baBlock Operator
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