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 432992 Details
Epoch: 20 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 433026 epoch_slot_no: 1026 block_no: 432970 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1028 time: 2018-01-02 03:26:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x459ace50f769225dae3f1d7c7fbb6be529e3f1cbc1686f94f4a3fb8176b7e1a1Block Operator
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