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 433544 Details
Epoch: 20 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 433578 epoch_slot_no: 1578 block_no: 433522 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1028 time: 2018-01-02 06:30:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x43c14e949bebcc8d0314387d210b5ad100ca08205c60b153e8ff4ba3ced0e9e5Block Operator
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