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 1918550 Details
Epoch: 88 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1919936 epoch_slot_no: 19136 block_no: 1918460 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1022 time: 2018-12-12 08:03:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfbb14f468e7abb164996e95cf4ca2bb3c697ff390e4c578a61396fa82a8c778dBlock Operator
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