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 1019701 Details
Epoch: 47 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1019764 epoch_slot_no: 4564 block_no: 1019652 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 995 time: 2018-05-17 23:06:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1df2b8f12955ce58a6411d2c719e7c786725c954c5ef5fc732ff9ec387257cbdBlock Operator
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