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 1017971 Details
Epoch: 47 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1018034 epoch_slot_no: 2834 block_no: 1017922 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1193 time: 2018-05-17 13:29:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf6526f4eebc0c65506c713052f0e2a6873d91c93354ca29d39c4ec1b5bb78c83Block Operator
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