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 1017128 Details
Epoch: 47 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1017191 epoch_slot_no: 1991 block_no: 1017079 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1033 time: 2018-05-17 08:48:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xdf2d2ee9094b1e42f140be27f62c88a6c80465e1a67c3a8fd721fbe474462fb5Block Operator
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