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 1435379 Details
Epoch: 66 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1435555 epoch_slot_no: 9955 block_no: 1435311 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1358 time: 2018-08-22 05:03:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd164ededc860fcdde3a574804ea9b82ee517ec2a3e068751964a68c8cbf0cf57Block Operator
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