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 2018142 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2019529 epoch_slot_no: 10729 block_no: 2018047 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3817 time: 2019-01-04 09:21:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd9892081899644947f9324e62b094519c2219d018565684fa96d625c2d379750Block Operator
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