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 1018016 Details
Epoch: 47 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1018079 epoch_slot_no: 2879 block_no: 1017967 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1033 time: 2018-05-17 13:44:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x309d7ad63a33b0965abc28ae26f01c5d45dc614c9cd6ac37e2fed9788017ff6aBlock Operator
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