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 441260 Details
Epoch: 20 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 441294 epoch_slot_no: 9294 block_no: 441238 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1029 time: 2018-01-04 01:22:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0c5233d1ef2f9764bb52bc823b19ae3a80c1a6aebd723ab9437cd76eba450447Block Operator
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