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 1438935 Details
Epoch: 66 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1439111 epoch_slot_no: 13511 block_no: 1438867 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 995 time: 2018-08-23 00:48:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe50d8f7d2465deedd96805d4f486f2a7649a81a3ed238c7d105789d6497aaa42Block Operator
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