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 1918997 Details
Epoch: 88 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1920383 epoch_slot_no: 19583 block_no: 1918907 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1026 time: 2018-12-12 10:32:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5c7826a000ff6ef369e45af13a8586e2108b9a5049bb3d3b1260bb4c71a64732Block Operator
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