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 1334487 Details
Epoch: 61 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1334621 epoch_slot_no: 17021 block_no: 1334424 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1081 time: 2018-07-29 20:18:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa73e84e9a62aaa9f07977766cc71a9b41677b8d2ea618ef3347da3a5d5c6792aBlock Operator
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