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 1518078 Details
Epoch: 70 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1518313 epoch_slot_no: 6313 block_no: 1518006 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1533 time: 2018-09-10 08:49:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x74f189a84343b8dbbab03c7361dc728694d5fd1c1d925097a3830cbd2c5693c5Block Operator
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