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 1916409 Details
Epoch: 88 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1917795 epoch_slot_no: 16995 block_no: 1916319 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2018-12-11 20:09:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc2b7aff3ea2e4ca8356c069f114919ed7723fc7ee8cde5ba648cc06b83dbb3fcBlock Operator
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