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 434169 Details
Epoch: 20 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 434203 epoch_slot_no: 2203 block_no: 434147 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1566 time: 2018-01-02 09:59:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2f467b8970b0a191212239c181a2c29b102e9b73fd139d6c84b15ca8e1f45402Block Operator
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