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 1914325 Details
Epoch: 88 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1915710 epoch_slot_no: 14910 block_no: 1914235 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1348 time: 2018-12-11 08:34:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x313055851500f4dc5e4a5de717c8bf30326d68551207d55a99390a41d84e0b2cBlock Operator
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