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 1917514 Details
Epoch: 88 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1918900 epoch_slot_no: 18100 block_no: 1917424 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1116 time: 2018-12-12 02:18:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1b0b8cb019e4e26700cc3a29474a49552d84022f366933e7de7866282ebd42a9Block Operator
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