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 435412 Details
Epoch: 20 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 435446 epoch_slot_no: 3446 block_no: 435390 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1028 time: 2018-01-02 16:53:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x16480337542869310f5a49496e877d9229e5a0ea84e341c61d04fe876d554488Block Operator
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