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 435457 Details
Epoch: 20 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 435491 epoch_slot_no: 3491 block_no: 435435 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1566 time: 2018-01-02 17:08:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9546aba3826d5c19e9da4b267511ecbeef184b0f58a4cda6c614a355d6d4bab5Block Operator
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