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 440655 Details
Epoch: 20 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 440689 epoch_slot_no: 8689 block_no: 440633 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1019 time: 2018-01-03 22:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9516a79cb5f4b4fcdbe9e2d7d78a3a910fb97601b8cdefad387aafb42a42a1f9Block Operator
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