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 1019991 Details
Epoch: 47 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1020054 epoch_slot_no: 4854 block_no: 1019942 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 989 time: 2018-05-18 00:42:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf06f9ec5ff18c043aaaad9fcb24c9c2c4d32add46ed8817c3654d5d238832c87Block Operator
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