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 618826 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 618871 epoch_slot_no: 14071 block_no: 618796 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1684 time: 2018-02-14 03:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xeb66aa1a657b7de3438c7866ba5e59d4a2b5d91bf06b64bed639f2821d8bf7a3Block Operator
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