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 1017480 Details
Epoch: 47 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1017543 epoch_slot_no: 2343 block_no: 1017431 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1380 time: 2018-05-17 10:45:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd97c0f5841b0b24d909401c4d408e7402afb41fa66b92bcb02988e0b0d50ace8Block Operator
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