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 1019806 Details
Epoch: 47 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1019869 epoch_slot_no: 4669 block_no: 1019757 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1503 time: 2018-05-17 23:41:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb096a9344feee5e989745040119f3377227ca4de6335d2c478acd70c26deb598Block Operator
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