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 435231 Details
Epoch: 20 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 435265 epoch_slot_no: 3265 block_no: 435209 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2289 time: 2018-01-02 15:53:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe1e107079c9c7499b5d775ae66c6b7b863c0bb55ca43d0e5d7db49765b915ddaBlock Operator
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