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 1333972 Details
Epoch: 61 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1334106 epoch_slot_no: 16506 block_no: 1333909 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 995 time: 2018-07-29 17:26:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x87bcd570f927f8611741073b2b3605b7ef1a16e471f566183c22094e82540547Block Operator
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