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 1917618 Details
Epoch: 88 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1919004 epoch_slot_no: 18204 block_no: 1917528 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4107 time: 2018-12-12 02:52:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa26ce88b501867d688aa825007308f0c3b3e9472e572c7282198cc483dd30539Block Operator
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