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 618066 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 618111 epoch_slot_no: 13311 block_no: 618036 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1680 time: 2018-02-13 23:41:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x13ab1aeb191196ba83c320a67630604d9d1e58c7b57510c12574828b86d5a9c4Block Operator
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