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 438397 Details
Epoch: 20 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 438431 epoch_slot_no: 6431 block_no: 438375 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1952 time: 2018-01-03 09:28:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x601ce7b9e1f96c3c11f1474edf77c6322609f91784b1b57b9388ee663dfd2e77Block Operator
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