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 1332383 Details
Epoch: 61 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1332517 epoch_slot_no: 14917 block_no: 1332320 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2018-07-29 08:37:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2a72eae6b8a3e87516c217868111bfba8db108746b4c2bc29ca5fc2dacba60e2Block Operator
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