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 1913677 Details
Epoch: 88 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1915062 epoch_slot_no: 14262 block_no: 1913587 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1713 time: 2018-12-11 04:58:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9dcf5e1ce2a73c00d1772f835fb11d111c8dd19bebd4fbae92f80940c62a7eafBlock Operator
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