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 1435117 Details
Epoch: 66 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1435293 epoch_slot_no: 9693 block_no: 1435049 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1024 time: 2018-08-22 03:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3208c5dfede3826652a27bb66a5e9c3a6e5e191271a1a0f0303a1eb8330af4d7Block Operator
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