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 438092 Details
Epoch: 20 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 438126 epoch_slot_no: 6126 block_no: 438070 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1709 time: 2018-01-03 07:46:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x41c3606552dc94620c7728349a4a872553bfad83630f54c135f0e58dbf3dfb2bBlock Operator
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