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 618475 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 618520 epoch_slot_no: 13720 block_no: 618445 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1348 time: 2018-02-14 01:58:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x322c8b1b6ae3bcb48ccbff6a831bbe25ab81ea022f2526b9bfaeec23d2d951baBlock Operator
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