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 1916273 Details
Epoch: 88 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1917659 epoch_slot_no: 16859 block_no: 1916183 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 995 time: 2018-12-11 19:24:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9864a68ff888c3572d667befcf18de87c30fde6ad404e8ec5d05c97673646fefBlock Operator
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