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 1018080 Details
Epoch: 47 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1018143 epoch_slot_no: 2943 block_no: 1018031 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1571 time: 2018-05-17 14:05:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x89e986d8131e296452394610c0aa35997b4cdf7d79810db1f9efd8aad014cd0aBlock Operator
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