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 1333357 Details
Epoch: 61 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1333491 epoch_slot_no: 15891 block_no: 1333294 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1176 time: 2018-07-29 14:01:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x90cff8f120c65de925c449ac6e149823a7b9460e980547b485b51d504ed9963eBlock Operator
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