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 438284 Details
Epoch: 20 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 438318 epoch_slot_no: 6318 block_no: 438262 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1355 time: 2018-01-03 08:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x318712e68cd489c1dd03b07b89c3b37f3ab83a6dcd2fa7947e8f77f52de00fe5Block Operator
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