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 1335314 Details
Epoch: 61 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1335448 epoch_slot_no: 17848 block_no: 1335251 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1026 time: 2018-07-30 00:54:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7df8e7a5a9fcdedfd01b4e242e209b0f8c4d4604408ec63f7d7c5c76cd638cd5Block Operator
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