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 434293 Details
Epoch: 20 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 434327 epoch_slot_no: 2327 block_no: 434271 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1574 time: 2018-01-02 10:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1eae4ffe6daf8c425709ef41af465ace64f521dfeee79d06f7373c890da49a7cBlock Operator
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