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 1019783 Details
Epoch: 47 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1019846 epoch_slot_no: 4646 block_no: 1019734 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1073 time: 2018-05-17 23:33:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x80f21da192e9b9ea1d8c04493fbb7a2c0f48109fe279f49a37354eda16a6f2b1Block Operator
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