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 1435764 Details
Epoch: 66 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1435940 epoch_slot_no: 10340 block_no: 1435696 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 50445 time: 2018-08-22 07:11:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9cf61cd69fe3b9e0b3c53e2d1aa80bd4aa280b55beb71ac52e08861e26627237Block Operator
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