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 439124 Details
Epoch: 20 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 439158 epoch_slot_no: 7158 block_no: 439102 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1171 time: 2018-01-03 13:30:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x17a1a6005cb63b21dc46c10ecaeb8417c8695a6d47caba262938c71f4ff474efBlock Operator
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