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 618451 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 618496 epoch_slot_no: 13696 block_no: 618421 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 989 time: 2018-02-14 01:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xfd2df5f9a408d4512fa4cce12c137bf4cce883f6d9b46e8ed846402fc6cba44cBlock Operator
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