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 190912 Details
Epoch: 8 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 190934 epoch_slot_no: 18134 block_no: 190902 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1029 time: 2017-11-07 02:29:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe333b62bdaeffc219212b7a2ef7e18f43cf122e3cd8f5dafe607ef0583893f14Block Operator
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