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 1917732 Details
Epoch: 88 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1919118 epoch_slot_no: 18318 block_no: 1917642 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1562 time: 2018-12-12 03:30:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4b7b8bd03b12e1e4e6601ffa2ef34e6b9cdd716f4905e53c4b6d5bc8353181b4Block Operator
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