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 435436 Details
Epoch: 20 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 435470 epoch_slot_no: 3470 block_no: 435414 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1028 time: 2018-01-02 17:01:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc0b27286626eb5193d573c49d242897865354cf45052a23f4d171db4e29d17edBlock Operator
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