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 618368 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 618413 epoch_slot_no: 13613 block_no: 618338 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2018-02-14 01:22:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9edec7eeecc4283a728c6e587d30b917b3e455da3709c9bc0fd063f2de45467bBlock Operator
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