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 1918026 Details
Epoch: 88 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1919412 epoch_slot_no: 18612 block_no: 1917936 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 993 time: 2018-12-12 05:08:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0761fb4d9f21acfa275e0c1ed827f115c4d35bbe94da60e1f993c4aa69a166afBlock Operator
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