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 1019714 Details
Epoch: 47 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1019777 epoch_slot_no: 4577 block_no: 1019665 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2018-05-17 23:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x85a6c263521cb2242a41bf2ca463a2c3d2945ca15d5d605e9a704c5028209f12Block Operator
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