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 438699 Details
Epoch: 20 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 438733 epoch_slot_no: 6733 block_no: 438677 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 990 time: 2018-01-03 11:09:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2b95200e493f9db086bb0af8fb83f639b7eebb5163fbae56ce8f50c1bec02e95Block Operator
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