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 1912268 Details
Epoch: 88 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1913653 epoch_slot_no: 12853 block_no: 1912178 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1030 time: 2018-12-10 21:09:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5507a4df5f5ffdec0be62e5cfe653c71f6d5b15af918e4d6950fd8098b9e255cBlock Operator
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