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 1916594 Details
Epoch: 88 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1917980 epoch_slot_no: 17180 block_no: 1916504 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1077 time: 2018-12-11 21:11:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7111ff304a66218236fb2c02af905d103557888f3b4c4491b183fa05cbf72d87Block Operator
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