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 439604 Details
Epoch: 20 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 439638 epoch_slot_no: 7638 block_no: 439582 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1261 time: 2018-01-03 16:10:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x53c0e52e95c04660ee47bc7fd2ea6a53081c170d648a359b4758ebbf91891493Block Operator
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