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 1019534 Details
Epoch: 47 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1019597 epoch_slot_no: 4397 block_no: 1019485 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1166 time: 2018-05-17 22:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x999f9c830c197e8367a52eb65d80a8db6b981be0c2da898d769eeb2f4e906876Block Operator
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