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 618208 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 618253 epoch_slot_no: 13453 block_no: 618178 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2018-02-14 00:29:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x894fbd5a8d56f0990a9cfc88646a694caf1e63d96cf20d81da4941a4081f6ee5Block Operator
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