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 1918012 Details
Epoch: 88 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1919398 epoch_slot_no: 18598 block_no: 1917922 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 993 time: 2018-12-12 05:04:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8e50aaa1c79b75f4580bc632fcb24026514fc17c48b8a09a37b52361e210379bBlock Operator
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