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 1333006 Details
Epoch: 61 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1333140 epoch_slot_no: 15540 block_no: 1332943 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1873 time: 2018-07-29 12:04:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x51656c510a25e7e8bed937013eb1944d74bb3eca68fd8fea69dbcc99bf7bb7ecBlock Operator
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