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 1518180 Details
Epoch: 70 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1518415 epoch_slot_no: 6415 block_no: 1518108 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1348 time: 2018-09-10 09:23:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf13895f72d3da281db4d2ce9a06b0d01c1c3da9b7bcb3eace24bf9a08f681ea8Block Operator
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