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 435795 Details
Epoch: 20 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 435829 epoch_slot_no: 3829 block_no: 435773 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1374 time: 2018-01-02 19:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1e268fa423caefbe5360b7b9c6f571d9e3ee689c1b8b6be8215dcfcb587f1a6fBlock Operator
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