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 433896 Details
Epoch: 20 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 433930 epoch_slot_no: 1930 block_no: 433874 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1389 time: 2018-01-02 08:28:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb4fb36c5b2b3b47fb3bbdd0dc78302de36683b2332445d427b1f01abf1ea41b6Block Operator
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