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 433008 Details
Epoch: 20 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 433042 epoch_slot_no: 1042 block_no: 432986 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1028 time: 2018-01-02 03:32:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x86e699ae531c5f82f20fc328f85ba8c64c77a113f7e50c6e302303be9f0c43f2Block Operator
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