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 435307 Details
Epoch: 20 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 435341 epoch_slot_no: 3341 block_no: 435285 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1028 time: 2018-01-02 16:18:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9c029a00265d43aacb4613ed867a5e837e46ad16a23e7bead08de8c81acac53fBlock Operator
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