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 1333857 Details
Epoch: 61 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1333991 epoch_slot_no: 16391 block_no: 1333794 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1077 time: 2018-07-29 16:48:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x061dd29f89b176bbc1ac97310a6d67b86ca1b0f0a2af31b8580e91162047df08Block Operator
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