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 618553 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 618598 epoch_slot_no: 13798 block_no: 618523 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1709 time: 2018-02-14 02:24:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd6b87f619222e541a81e6e0c7eed80432012bee6aea9c9942059025acb0db32dBlock Operator
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