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 433480 Details
Epoch: 20 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 433514 epoch_slot_no: 1514 block_no: 433458 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1381 time: 2018-01-02 06:09:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa3530fc513123044a6cbc0f9dff1b17b2678205874f1f09d0cd743508faf0fe8Block Operator
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