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 1917150 Details
Epoch: 88 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1918536 epoch_slot_no: 17736 block_no: 1917060 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1165 time: 2018-12-12 00:16:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xec94adc7514c3b9b7c3ae4239fabc128df1e7ee2fc02209ee01cbe24432f7246Block Operator
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