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 434946 Details
Epoch: 20 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 434980 epoch_slot_no: 2980 block_no: 434924 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1028 time: 2018-01-02 14:18:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xdcc6d12252627857d7f43972f83f3ca4073b7a9d7716dc8ac85eaa95329dc712Block Operator
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