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 1618826 Details
Epoch: 74 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1619147 epoch_slot_no: 20747 block_no: 1618750 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1558 time: 2018-10-03 17:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc94dff31116cc56f30aa77cf392e650885d7455472d481e23d49cc4d07b11a46Block Operator
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