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 618001 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 618046 epoch_slot_no: 13246 block_no: 617971 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1327 time: 2018-02-13 23:20:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x646052409c366d971c25947227047dff4e30c1bb8b417a52aaa89235ba75a222Block Operator
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