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 435000 Details
Epoch: 20 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 435034 epoch_slot_no: 3034 block_no: 434978 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1028 time: 2018-01-02 14:36:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe152a10f2a03c366951bca2bf756d0dbdabce3e696a5e7a024b199ae57edaca9Block Operator
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