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 1333266 Details
Epoch: 61 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1333400 epoch_slot_no: 15800 block_no: 1333203 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2018-07-29 13:31:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc418a76aa8dc01120e649c18737f9400dbc6615989d9aa59210b72aa8de3091aBlock Operator
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