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 1444550 Details
Epoch: 66 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1444727 epoch_slot_no: 19127 block_no: 1444482 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1560 time: 2018-08-24 08:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe9ff3d2194ff7beb4f3b359734c39331c654a5bd884fe75a082c9e3a4df2843aBlock Operator
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