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 439770 Details
Epoch: 20 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 439804 epoch_slot_no: 7804 block_no: 439748 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1881 time: 2018-01-03 17:06:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x17c77643dd768a83a8d33a3b23abd404d08687276e4b94b531fa32f1b02776c3Block Operator
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