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 435006 Details
Epoch: 20 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 435040 epoch_slot_no: 3040 block_no: 434984 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1923 time: 2018-01-02 14:38:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x31862ccf07ee17e98ae1f4de8e2906b9b3c775bbf082a62cf4584a8617ad7742Block Operator
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