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 1338825 Details
Epoch: 61 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1338960 epoch_slot_no: 21360 block_no: 1338762 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1276 time: 2018-07-30 20:24:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7f8c62d60810647561b43346dec8d984379158bbf6e290d19bf0ed8e12a0a03eBlock Operator
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