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 1334886 Details
Epoch: 61 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1335020 epoch_slot_no: 17420 block_no: 1334823 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1568 time: 2018-07-29 22:31:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4f084c949f43b4a507cff60e9c4564eac4d536af3c5f1fd68620bd93a53abd1bBlock Operator
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