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 1336143 Details
Epoch: 61 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1336277 epoch_slot_no: 18677 block_no: 1336080 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1024 time: 2018-07-30 05:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6aee75877aff7a79da1b100fe993804280d449058fa240900dbf45aa52320868Block Operator
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