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 1018536 Details
Epoch: 47 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1018599 epoch_slot_no: 3399 block_no: 1018487 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2612 time: 2018-05-17 16:37:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x149d755f4c3458246389c4d4464198bc79adaf7d5a4991d18cf3872d668d00afBlock Operator
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