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 1018573 Details
Epoch: 47 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1018636 epoch_slot_no: 3436 block_no: 1018524 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1214 time: 2018-05-17 16:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3752a61a724a30cfe731eca3d2dfe689e53aad3a1e9f4f5b18851f485b7e4c82Block Operator
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