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 1435925 Details
Epoch: 66 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1436101 epoch_slot_no: 10501 block_no: 1435857 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1473 time: 2018-08-22 08:05:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa915c914f79487f31360520c1c18c3d4ef4ecd9b9b4051d2d4e490f61938fd2cBlock Operator
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