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 1918081 Details
Epoch: 88 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1919467 epoch_slot_no: 18667 block_no: 1917991 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1920 time: 2018-12-12 05:27:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7c77a2bd5b987c54a30771015a571f43f558bc5d5b2ed3f7050a8cd02fd34670Block Operator
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