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 433215 Details
Epoch: 20 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 433249 epoch_slot_no: 1249 block_no: 433193 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1028 time: 2018-01-02 04:41:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe8403da8af887fd59f27edbce4f52c21f50c317cbc63e30deceb1c3f5c8bfa50Block Operator
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