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 1917389 Details
Epoch: 88 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1918775 epoch_slot_no: 17975 block_no: 1917299 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1750 time: 2018-12-12 01:36:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2252cc59529944455c357bd1644484ea2a42a18bac4478510dc30ceeb10b49c6Block Operator
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