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 1913102 Details
Epoch: 88 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1914487 epoch_slot_no: 13687 block_no: 1913012 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1077 time: 2018-12-11 01:47:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x57499770b2fb67366f3f71e41a763ab47e5d49825fb03a9a16a336e644285f20Block Operator
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