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 618457 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 618502 epoch_slot_no: 13702 block_no: 618427 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2018-02-14 01:52:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x956071a4a724b8ea48bfd91a143681f58b49b73cd5860ef688a9d5813efd9aefBlock Operator
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