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 435396 Details
Epoch: 20 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 435430 epoch_slot_no: 3430 block_no: 435374 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1381 time: 2018-01-02 16:48:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe5e010d054c434776ac365b67d9788c83e63515646289ac8a90fdad48fe8fbc0Block Operator
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