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 1019790 Details
Epoch: 47 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1019853 epoch_slot_no: 4653 block_no: 1019741 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1351 time: 2018-05-17 23:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5a07186c3ab778562f0c44c07b04476e601c7c1cc41334540028ad5a79d3675bBlock Operator
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