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 435445 Details
Epoch: 20 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 435479 epoch_slot_no: 3479 block_no: 435423 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1209 time: 2018-01-02 17:04:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb5aa9f83d580938fbec05d361f4118bffc7929cf4cf6cd54113d1e03d2b8f613Block Operator
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