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 618757 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 618802 epoch_slot_no: 14002 block_no: 618727 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 995 time: 2018-02-14 03:32:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5e89149b084ad498286f62b46c19198a3978d3c65b5311875c947d7b6ca1980cBlock Operator
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