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 1333441 Details
Epoch: 61 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1333575 epoch_slot_no: 15975 block_no: 1333378 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2018-07-29 14:29:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x09ecfae48f4b23be3b44906667d3d0152f1f3061f21c8fb326f6da1fab1cdf69Block Operator
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