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 1338002 Details
Epoch: 61 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1338137 epoch_slot_no: 20537 block_no: 1337939 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1019 time: 2018-07-30 15:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xfb76791edb25a9ba257d3ff2944c65ee494062b9075b6bd5164a9959a2fc7508Block Operator
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