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 432240 Details
Epoch: 20 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 432274 epoch_slot_no: 274 block_no: 432218 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1028 time: 2018-01-01 23:16:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xceba359993be23aa5a341728d241b02b3f50cecd8d63509d1a8aa4d89123e689Block Operator
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