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 435026 Details
Epoch: 20 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 435060 epoch_slot_no: 3060 block_no: 435004 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1385 time: 2018-01-02 14:44:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1dfa16b0851748cfa5d412fbe107260fdf15c68f94ee4834cc44f204a5803281Block Operator
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