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 435737 Details
Epoch: 20 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 435771 epoch_slot_no: 3771 block_no: 435715 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2096 time: 2018-01-02 18:41:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc152f5924c4dbcd106a6e715ddc69f5ea580681e6f05a82917b6264557aa322dBlock Operator
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