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 1618728 Details
Epoch: 74 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1619049 epoch_slot_no: 20649 block_no: 1618652 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 993 time: 2018-10-03 16:27:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbb5bc41d62282406e6555c33e0fe8f76e388beb981a341a638ee9d1145124fb2Block Operator
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