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 435385 Details
Epoch: 20 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 435419 epoch_slot_no: 3419 block_no: 435363 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 914 time: 2018-01-02 16:44:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x55cf272b708c276419641c011a361730d615e90aa36d1ffbc7f5255ec11ab65dBlock Operator
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