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 1338124 Details
Epoch: 61 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1338259 epoch_slot_no: 20659 block_no: 1338061 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1030 time: 2018-07-30 16:31:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x71c5d047537022de6b543165f1d21ea8e7c5b063c708f3e827bbafdbfdd0561fBlock Operator
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