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 1019831 Details
Epoch: 47 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1019894 epoch_slot_no: 4694 block_no: 1019782 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1687 time: 2018-05-17 23:49:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xdaa33ec713835ce3a2168a9408c83f88ab88115e49952d0b3f2f8219a1629046Block Operator
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