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 1439194 Details
Epoch: 66 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1439371 epoch_slot_no: 13771 block_no: 1439126 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 987 time: 2018-08-23 02:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xcea5d93000be247442165f5da5bc1f408739f5e4336aa23c33191d2f122df7adBlock Operator
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