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 1618675 Details
Epoch: 74 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1618996 epoch_slot_no: 20596 block_no: 1618599 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1026 time: 2018-10-03 16:10:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0fec92dfc1e8fb9c67bfa2786c940008d78c6481d3ccc89c1eb74a80afa9e0e7Block Operator
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