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 1019782 Details
Epoch: 47 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1019845 epoch_slot_no: 4645 block_no: 1019733 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1525 time: 2018-05-17 23:33:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3355a69f0c50020dc5f506b30e7b6405589eccf92bba7f80b747d49e01cb0240Block Operator
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