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 618933 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 618978 epoch_slot_no: 14178 block_no: 618903 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3153 time: 2018-02-14 04:30:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4ed2a17baf191dccf55fabbfeb50fce91b855f9efc7043e0cfbe3818f99f10a9Block Operator
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