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 439735 Details
Epoch: 20 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 439769 epoch_slot_no: 7769 block_no: 439713 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1524 time: 2018-01-03 16:54:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xeb5b448010089b40a09f51b8fbf2add93f66258e3dafc9bd969ea82339440d57Block Operator
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