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 439558 Details
Epoch: 20 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 439592 epoch_slot_no: 7592 block_no: 439536 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1351 time: 2018-01-03 15:55:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6f466386fd5b2b33a6fc2d69bf6709eb9604cc500f8842c6f9c89d2abe57de7aBlock Operator
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