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 1335947 Details
Epoch: 61 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1336081 epoch_slot_no: 18481 block_no: 1335884 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1471 time: 2018-07-30 04:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb386c2f6dc4a125c681b789d919118f6ed08013caf53c925cf031f4baf11875fBlock Operator
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