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 618913 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 618958 epoch_slot_no: 14158 block_no: 618883 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1356 time: 2018-02-14 04:24:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x975bb24c8e573f430068bdc607323a9011b29dd7f821bc5daa9c726f0f5725a4Block Operator
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