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 1918847 Details
Epoch: 88 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1920233 epoch_slot_no: 19433 block_no: 1918757 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1211 time: 2018-12-12 09:42:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4d21e1c00f2243c5892c832d8be08b7a8116cfda333339b929d3711cd1961b67Block Operator
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