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 1917293 Details
Epoch: 88 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1918679 epoch_slot_no: 17879 block_no: 1917203 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 993 time: 2018-12-12 01:04:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf8a60f65bf0ac487b97138e93577fe3d4b259bfb64e1a30f5b14214bd0401a03Block Operator
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