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 1915503 Details
Epoch: 88 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1916889 epoch_slot_no: 16089 block_no: 1915413 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2801 time: 2018-12-11 15:07:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xab21641ed2439dbee53ddfa23df7a42a1262ccaaf749b0201feed80856db51bdBlock Operator
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