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 435045 Details
Epoch: 20 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 435079 epoch_slot_no: 3079 block_no: 435023 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1389 time: 2018-01-02 14:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4e1abad5ae7754dce7de44cf357eb8c47677ab60ca8f2815ebeffe1611b248a2Block Operator
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