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 1019842 Details
Epoch: 47 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1019905 epoch_slot_no: 4705 block_no: 1019793 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1172 time: 2018-05-17 23:53:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbda763e61b9bb89bf9852acd9884396e160ab4e8331f2750a0632d5ad1f02b84Block Operator
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