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 1917261 Details
Epoch: 88 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1918647 epoch_slot_no: 17847 block_no: 1917171 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1194 time: 2018-12-12 00:53:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfa3ca1257f6ec914cff6b8cb571cc71be0833dcdf4f37ffcc5c859d91d6d3d17Block Operator
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