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 618681 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 618726 epoch_slot_no: 13926 block_no: 618651 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1327 time: 2018-02-14 03:06:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x22bd2d316d521ecb9e59ddee373e8d2b51aea81bdabccca6af4c15b32bffc4deBlock Operator
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