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 439358 Details
Epoch: 20 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 439392 epoch_slot_no: 7392 block_no: 439336 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2067 time: 2018-01-03 14:48:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf667016e680243bc66a35ab36849ec6856407bd09cf8789c654e64f00bf58098Block Operator
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