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 434798 Details
Epoch: 20 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 434832 epoch_slot_no: 2832 block_no: 434776 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1028 time: 2018-01-02 13:28:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x25855f6bc1e2dc432a622ffd2a9b87e0a8efee3755f24550a5581fd7570e84d3Block Operator
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