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 1439507 Details
Epoch: 66 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1439684 epoch_slot_no: 14084 block_no: 1439439 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1357 time: 2018-08-23 03:59:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf099097933d7f70c84c8cf1944accae2a3d5f14b501670f607f878767dd84bddBlock Operator
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