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 1518848 Details
Epoch: 70 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1519084 epoch_slot_no: 7084 block_no: 1518776 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 995 time: 2018-09-10 13:06:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xddbd7d344f7e354aa876ca17ec6f03e745972f1fda1f9ccfbafea936442551e8Block Operator
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