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 1912648 Details
Epoch: 88 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1914033 epoch_slot_no: 13233 block_no: 1912558 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 995 time: 2018-12-10 23:15:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf557141e2276e394ad019a5e7222fda7c1e37cdd6987338dcfd732df4ac8c88aBlock Operator
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