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 439109 Details
Epoch: 20 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 439143 epoch_slot_no: 7143 block_no: 439087 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1171 time: 2018-01-03 13:25:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x498a3b7be6b9276da6ff685143af9c6b1944ff24430f6ebe5da986adbe71beacBlock Operator
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