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 1918635 Details
Epoch: 88 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1920021 epoch_slot_no: 19221 block_no: 1918545 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1112 time: 2018-12-12 08:31:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x45322f6b0c04cc0a3906e8664c6268fe0ad7537723c228f0a4f8d697e64eba6bBlock Operator
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