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 1018037 Details
Epoch: 47 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1018100 epoch_slot_no: 2900 block_no: 1017988 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1029 time: 2018-05-17 13:51:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa509188dfba8cc8161c55089cabff35c9955289ff56359d5f28a837e24a12895Block Operator
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