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 1914051 Details
Epoch: 88 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1915436 epoch_slot_no: 14636 block_no: 1913961 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2018-12-11 07:03:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8dcd5f947ec7cc54ec072bbfd22e9f4834393a7010cf4156e6b8491fb30d0b8aBlock Operator
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