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 1019950 Details
Epoch: 47 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1020013 epoch_slot_no: 4813 block_no: 1019901 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2018-05-18 00:29:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6ef4e1e3f3627d341b0dfcf1fa99c6a61a49e856cdfa88e4d06a88c811f29150Block Operator
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