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 438081 Details
Epoch: 20 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 438115 epoch_slot_no: 6115 block_no: 438059 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1351 time: 2018-01-03 07:43:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x05ca9c98db352499c2f8a228a55b6b0e45b8ece74ab56e35578a2b12eed56491Block Operator
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