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 1017120 Details
Epoch: 47 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1017183 epoch_slot_no: 1983 block_no: 1017071 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1934 time: 2018-05-17 08:45:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xfe49fab46922e40d25e5bf14e7d562c892477e3d8163ecb9a409e7b63395a243Block Operator
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