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 1333412 Details
Epoch: 61 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1333546 epoch_slot_no: 15946 block_no: 1333349 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 20532 time: 2018-07-29 14:20:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe149692c9338fc866385bf0f52dc757a33ce625ed26cd6d2050c7c388fa3542eBlock Operator
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