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 1914421 Details
Epoch: 88 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1915806 epoch_slot_no: 15006 block_no: 1914331 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2018-12-11 09:06:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0daeae34662bb816d100a6bf0040b37730923264b0c7721c41723521275ee182Block Operator
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