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 1333778 Details
Epoch: 61 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1333912 epoch_slot_no: 16312 block_no: 1333715 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1878 time: 2018-07-29 16:22:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x21f5ce42fc2663e8ff2d91f752102abc3efdcd7587ef35e1ba19392415bb7ab4Block Operator
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