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 438545 Details
Epoch: 20 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 438579 epoch_slot_no: 6579 block_no: 438523 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2246 time: 2018-01-03 10:17:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3fa90d5bbda4eedc087de9c2e2258e5667a3c5d847af7c098c83e002af6869daBlock Operator
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