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 1338302 Details
Epoch: 61 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1338437 epoch_slot_no: 20837 block_no: 1338239 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1207 time: 2018-07-30 17:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc60de772f491f4790365fe0a8bd0f4f024afdd9808403f68e03789311cd5f66aBlock Operator
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