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 1439510 Details
Epoch: 66 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1439687 epoch_slot_no: 14087 block_no: 1439442 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 989 time: 2018-08-23 04:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2284943ede87ec5d6445b7181d9c0a7488d1e0900e79bc21deb0165dfabd2607Block Operator
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