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 1337178 Details
Epoch: 61 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1337312 epoch_slot_no: 19712 block_no: 1337115 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1924 time: 2018-07-30 11:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe1a38739d700b4990520d1d7cfed86dcc065e35b3777e49729085df7a0d7050fBlock Operator
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