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 1019314 Details
Epoch: 47 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1019377 epoch_slot_no: 4177 block_no: 1019265 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2468 time: 2018-05-17 20:57:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4197f2f3766d46253faf93b138709d6e22e144f3fe2f1cc227e3a083b3769507Block Operator
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