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 435609 Details
Epoch: 20 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 435643 epoch_slot_no: 3643 block_no: 435587 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1385 time: 2018-01-02 17:59:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0219ee5e2af7e63b4857db100dfd46cfe8905457b36564a528560cf9b02ab080Block Operator
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