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 439097 Details
Epoch: 20 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 439131 epoch_slot_no: 7131 block_no: 439075 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 994 time: 2018-01-03 13:21:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1f3a577e11acca82dc655a00766e4b97a3a0305db3f17867425327ae2b6f9fc8Block Operator
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