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 1331664 Details
Epoch: 61 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1331798 epoch_slot_no: 14198 block_no: 1331601 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 995 time: 2018-07-29 04:37:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4df16284b018300f28c28657163ccb9d3251c335baab87f1da8b5bf49edf1662Block Operator
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