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 439459 Details
Epoch: 20 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 439493 epoch_slot_no: 7493 block_no: 439437 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1347 time: 2018-01-03 15:22:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x75df50f74300490b5a41ed2710cb5f5b0a167a49138a525543baf5d6a634a783Block Operator
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