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 1917696 Details
Epoch: 88 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1919082 epoch_slot_no: 18282 block_no: 1917606 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1026 time: 2018-12-12 03:18:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0e7f945b740cf7c00b128867325ffe1af7c8b05c617d8bee43cc8de0f5d0d67fBlock Operator
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