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 440475 Details
Epoch: 20 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 440509 epoch_slot_no: 8509 block_no: 440453 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1524 time: 2018-01-03 21:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6516d5c174fae41d804b96d89688173037c09ccee5138ab6a4e74dcc41b56988Block Operator
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