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 1017556 Details
Epoch: 47 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1017619 epoch_slot_no: 2419 block_no: 1017507 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1829 time: 2018-05-17 11:11:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe23e709f0349e3fa99c017ee4a816e5b1971a6260ef402a31a8f795acb417828Block Operator
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