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 1618359 Details
Epoch: 74 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1618680 epoch_slot_no: 20280 block_no: 1618283 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1362 time: 2018-10-03 14:24:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9cc7b5e1456d23f73f4dd1150f03a857cd1974415640e45f7fec3679b8b0b9d4Block Operator
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