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 439611 Details
Epoch: 20 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 439645 epoch_slot_no: 7645 block_no: 439589 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1343 time: 2018-01-03 16:13:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5a845bb207522d046e5ee7cce2c0e9cc9baadb125a1ee7519f15f92cdaf8af9dBlock Operator
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