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 432989 Details
Epoch: 20 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 433023 epoch_slot_no: 1023 block_no: 432967 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1381 time: 2018-01-02 03:25:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x188e810e7a3a7b41a9fac514096d2e3fc8bbc99c506e5f61e76ea481511d66b0Block Operator
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