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 1331843 Details
Epoch: 61 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1331977 epoch_slot_no: 14377 block_no: 1331780 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1351 time: 2018-07-29 05:37:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb862b49dcd622c82f752889b5cb1e00ba7586d2179a39b87cf2e569780195d78Block Operator
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