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 435166 Details
Epoch: 20 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 435200 epoch_slot_no: 3200 block_no: 435144 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1381 time: 2018-01-02 15:31:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x57ebcad04553541a0df401397fb3259bbc5fcaa23b36a05383b6f083f3f810b9Block Operator
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