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 1336923 Details
Epoch: 61 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1337057 epoch_slot_no: 19457 block_no: 1336860 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1385 time: 2018-07-30 09:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x39bcabe3ce613e04d963a68b0f071c717c205c540caf4be2a970b6156bcde419Block Operator
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