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 435172 Details
Epoch: 20 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 435206 epoch_slot_no: 3206 block_no: 435150 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1741 time: 2018-01-02 15:33:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xaf4724e43e38a6faec859c2fcf71362ebbbff1caae438343af3f9dd800f9626cBlock Operator
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