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 439281 Details
Epoch: 20 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 439315 epoch_slot_no: 7315 block_no: 439259 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 990 time: 2018-01-03 14:23:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8aa8cd03237a92cdd068a80c58f401c724d87df4fca0917f107ae972f9512360Block Operator
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