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 440097 Details
Epoch: 20 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 440131 epoch_slot_no: 8131 block_no: 440075 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1343 time: 2018-01-03 18:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2bda66d20d9cb24b83e4cb76a8100b171de8ba80d2eee0bff8b0fcb58f4c5c6cBlock Operator
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