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 1333839 Details
Epoch: 61 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1333973 epoch_slot_no: 16373 block_no: 1333776 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 995 time: 2018-07-29 16:42:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xdad13a490b257a6c4041570b64dfe8e56a42573764196dc1ecce3b6eac6a0fd3Block Operator
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