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 1435766 Details
Epoch: 66 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1435942 epoch_slot_no: 10342 block_no: 1435698 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 61115 time: 2018-08-22 07:12:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x79b28dc1a2ee2287c2bb0b91f1141805546f221bb9f87d7fe8bccc3fe41db43cBlock Operator
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