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 436994 Details
Epoch: 20 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 437028 epoch_slot_no: 5028 block_no: 436972 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 994 time: 2018-01-03 01:40:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe19da8bf5a8789818f867c1d1be7e7bd69271ef0ce0e563a761dd3420fc5f887Block Operator
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