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 1019556 Details
Epoch: 47 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1019619 epoch_slot_no: 4419 block_no: 1019507 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1165 time: 2018-05-17 22:17:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd4e0bb010829df160be4f3bfc2b210774bd57e090444098ac1c9e94da936a4d4Block Operator
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