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 1915626 Details
Epoch: 88 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1917012 epoch_slot_no: 16212 block_no: 1915536 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2018-12-11 15:48:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc217af87366b266158f78085c882c751cc1a0c4da7a20ef482d7963efc72caf5Block Operator
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