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 436468 Details
Epoch: 20 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 436502 epoch_slot_no: 4502 block_no: 436446 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1339 time: 2018-01-02 22:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x64e579bb5f69e9a2365cf7c7a6ac60bfffbc4578c19bd5200459344fe851d8d2Block Operator
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