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 1917797 Details
Epoch: 88 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1919183 epoch_slot_no: 18383 block_no: 1917707 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1383 time: 2018-12-12 03:52:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4986fe1e1dca8ac4956a34d8682586527429344082c25e4981da4045c8a549ddBlock Operator
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