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 1335868 Details
Epoch: 61 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1336002 epoch_slot_no: 18402 block_no: 1335805 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1194 time: 2018-07-30 03:58:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbc47f6cd9ff81fa1634a0d251c1600d9ca4cefbb5b72b1024d4629dd81b0329cBlock Operator
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