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 1017634 Details
Epoch: 47 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1017697 epoch_slot_no: 2497 block_no: 1017585 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1029 time: 2018-05-17 11:37:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8b25276dfb6883dc62ca0443c69761b21642c53849d39b1241440ee8000ded2eBlock Operator
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