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 433675 Details
Epoch: 20 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 433709 epoch_slot_no: 1709 block_no: 433653 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1032 time: 2018-01-02 07:14:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe435081fd986c523ffe154f269efb23892f8decbad8a5b426ed39c46d84d18faBlock Operator
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