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 440044 Details
Epoch: 20 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 440078 epoch_slot_no: 8078 block_no: 440022 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1343 time: 2018-01-03 18:37:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x90d734f5cd4cdb3c021f25ac0b3fd01bcb7de17a089ccff7d924c5d09d1973daBlock Operator
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