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 1435001 Details
Epoch: 66 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1435177 epoch_slot_no: 9577 block_no: 1434933 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1473 time: 2018-08-22 02:57:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5e0ceeade0d289ea100473359d669062519b078fc0f4163dfa73e14fd65c3ab5Block Operator
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