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 1019327 Details
Epoch: 47 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1019390 epoch_slot_no: 4190 block_no: 1019278 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1022 time: 2018-05-17 21:01:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6ea17a3f1dfe28a1325bbc8a9177dd25c47c1e095de58df4512a4ca8da52f34dBlock Operator
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