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 1439230 Details
Epoch: 66 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1439407 epoch_slot_no: 13807 block_no: 1439162 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1172 time: 2018-08-23 02:27:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xeb27eb774f9763b2c4817f29490671caea86efa4d5e99f65d57076b6a26b4e61Block Operator
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